Grounds Maintenance Manager

Think Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable council in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Manager to lead the team and ensure high-quality service delivery. The role involves managing a dedicated team, prioritizing customer needs, and requires an NVQ in Horticulture. This full-time position offers a pay rate of £40 - £43 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large Ground Maintenance team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Full manual UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate the Grounds Maintenance team.
• Prioritize customer needs and requirements.
• Coach and develop staff.

Skills

Team management

Strong communication

KPI monitoring

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ in Horticulture (Level 2 min)

Job description

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable Council in the Basingstoke region for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Manager to join their Building services and maintenance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and dependable manager to secure consistent, full-time work delivering high-quality guidance to their team and providing a customer focused approach.

Location: Basingstoke and surrounding
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 07.30 - 15.30 (could differ slightly) Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Duration: Up to 6 months
Pay Rate: £40 - £43 per hour depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and motivating the Grounds Maintenance team
• Prioritising customer needs and requirements
• Coaching and developing staff
• Monitoring and tracking KPIs
• Use of in house computer system

Requirements

• Experience managing a large Ground Maintenance team
• NVQ or equivalent qualification in Horticulture or other relevant discipline (Level 2 min)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Keen to impact your team positively
• Full manual UK driving licence
• Strong attention to detail and a professional approach

Interested in working with a company with a great reputation and working in a role that will make a difference to peoples lives? Call Laura Trawford on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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