Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping Co-ordinator

Manchester Arndale; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Arndale is looking for an experienced Landscaping Co-Ordinator in Sheffield. This hands-on role requires leading a grounds maintenance team, ensuring projects are safely completed to high standards.

The ideal candidate must have proven landscaping experience and supervisory skills, along with strong communication and organisational abilities. You will prepare project plans, liaise with clients, and oversee landscape operatives, promoting biodiversity and quality in all work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance is essential.
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans and specifications with cost estimates for projects.
• Liaise with client regarding workload and efficiencies.
• Supervise and motivate landscaping operatives on-site.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of horticulture

Education

Full UK driving licence

PA1/PA6 tickets

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Friday 06:30 - 15:00

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Landscaping Co-Ordinator to lead our grounds maintenance and landscaping team. This is a hands‑on role combining site supervision with practical landscaping work, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare plans and specifications with cost estimates for current and development work; arrange existing and proposed workload
• Liaise with client and other departments regarding workload and any synergies which could affect efficiencies
• Maintenance and upkeep of shrub beds, trees, tubs, hanging baskets and upkeep of mowed area’s
• Winter Duties
• Inspect work to ensure compliance and approve quality of work in line with pre-determined KPI’s
• Manage own time and the time of the team
• Head up our site Bio - Diversity
• Supervise and motivate landscaping operatives on site
• Plan daily tasks and allocate resources effectively
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Carry out practical landscaping and grounds maintenance duties
• Operate and oversee use of machinery and equipment
• Complete basic site paperwork and reports

To be considered for this role, you must hit the below criteria:

• Proven experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance (essential)
• Previous supervisory or team‑leading experience (essential)
• Good knowledge of horticulture, hard and soft landscaping
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• PA1/PA6, first aid, or machinery tickets (an advantage)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunitiesemployer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge,skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive andwelcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individualsregardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation,disability, or age.