Grounds maintenance manager ref OR 17468

Essential Employment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Manager in Basingstoke for a temporary full-time position. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in horticulture, a proven track record in managing large teams, and strong communication skills. This role requires onsite presence with no hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a large Grounds Maintenance workforce.
• Full driving license is required.
• Keen to make an impact in a short time frame.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the grounds maintenance service area.
• Manage a large workforce effectively.
• Conduct site visits as part of the role.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer focused approach

Adaptability to new systems

Education

Qualification in horticulture or relevant discipline

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Manager needed in Basingstoke, £38ph PAYE – OR 17468

We are looking for a suitably qualified and professional manager to support and lead our grounds maintenance service area for a period of up to 6 months.

Candidates should meet the following criteria

• A qualification in horticulture or other relevant discipline;
• A proven track record of managing a large Grounds Maintenance work force.
• A customer focused approach;
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Be able to pick up new systems and adapt quickly to the role.
• Keen to make a difference, even in a short period of time.
• Full driving license

The post is based at our Wade Road depot and the role is based fully at this location with site visits being undertaken as part of the role. Please note, hybrid working is not available due to the nature of the role.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.