Grounds Maintenance Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Manager for a full-time role. This person will manage a large workforce and ensure high-quality service delivery over a six-month term. Responsibilities include leading the grounds maintenance team, managing day-to-day operations, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant horticulture qualifications, strong communication skills, and a full driving license. The position is designed for motivated individuals eager to make a positive impact quickly.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing a large grounds maintenance workforce.
• Strong customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
• Motivated to make a positive impact in a short period.
• Full valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead manage and motivate the grounds maintenance team to deliver efficient high-quality services.
• Ensure all grounds maintenance activities are completed safely on time and to the required standard.
• Manage day-to-day operational planning and allocation of work across the team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a customer-focused service.
• Monitor performance identify areas for improvement and implement necessary actions.
• Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental standards.
• Conduct site visits to monitor operations and provide on-the-ground support as required.
• Quickly adapt to existing systems and processes bringing fresh ideas where appropriate.

Skills

Crisis Management

Groundskeeping

Lawn Care

Management Experience

Facilities Management

Landscape Maintenance

Horticulture

Irrigation

Maintenance

Operations Management

Gardening

Supervising Experience

Education

Relevant qualification in horticulture or a related discipline

Job description

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a suitably qualified and professional Grounds Maintenance Manager to lead and support our grounds maintenance service area for a period of up to six months. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a large workforce ensuring high-quality service delivery and making a tangible difference during their tenure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead manage and motivate the grounds maintenance team to deliver efficient high-quality services.
• Ensure all grounds maintenance activities are completed safely on time and to the required standard.
• Manage day-to-day operational planning and allocation of work across the team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a customer-focused service.
• Monitor performance identify areas for improvement and implement necessary actions.
• Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental standards.
• Conduct site visits to monitor operations and provide on-the-ground support as required.
• Quickly adapt to existing systems and processes bringing fresh ideas where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in horticulture or a related discipline.
• Proven track record in managing a large grounds maintenance workforce.
• Strong customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
• Motivated to make a positive impact in a short period.
• Full valid driving license.

Required Skills:

• Previous experience as an estate cleaner General education qualification (desirable) UK driving licence

Key Skills:

• Crisis Management
• Groundskeeping
• Lawn Care
• Management Experience
• Facilities Management
• Landscape Maintenance
• Horticulture
• Irrigation
• Maintenance
• Operations Management
• Gardening
• Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1