Grounds Maintenance Foreman: Lead, Plan & Excel Outdoors

Idverde; Erskine; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

In-house training academy

Mentorship

Competitive benefits package

28 days annual leave

Workwear provided

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programmes

Voluntary benefits

Financial wellbeing support

Recognition schemes

Volunteering policy

Mental health support

Job summary

Idverde is seeking a working supervisor/foreman to lead a grounds maintenance team, hands-on and on-site. You will plan daily activities, manage resources, and maintain client relations to deliver high-quality landscaping and horticultural work.

You will supervise, train and support operatives, ensure safety standards, complete records, and liaise with managers. This is an outdoor, physical role across sites with some travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticulture.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and equipment.
• Ability to organise workloads and prioritise tasks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Full UK driving license desirable/essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a team of grounds maintenance operatives.
• Plan and allocate daily workloads and meet deadlines.
• Carry out grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning and planting.
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery safely.
• Ensure work meets quality and company standards.
• Conduct site inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Liaise with clients, site managers and the public professionally.
• Complete daily records, timesheets and vehicle checks.
• Monitor stock, equipment and materials and report needs.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Identify hazards and maintain a safe environment.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.
• Assist with scheduling, estimating and organising work.
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean and in good order.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Team leadership

Horticulture knowledge

Work planning

Customer service

Independent work

Health & safety

Outdoor fitness

UK driving licence

Education

Level 2/3 in Horticulture/Landscaping

PA1/PA6 pesticide qualifications

CSCS or site qualifications

Job description

Idverde is seeking a working supervisor/foreman to lead a grounds maintenance team, hands-on and on-site. You will plan daily activities, manage resources, and maintain client relations to deliver high-quality landscaping and horticultural work.

You will supervise, train and support operatives, ensure safety standards, complete records, and liaise with managers. This is an outdoor, physical role across sites with some travel.