Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A large housing association is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor based in the London region. The role involves overseeing maintenance services in communal areas, ensuring quality and compliance, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. Ideally suited for candidates with supervisory experience or those willing to develop leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred; training provided.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain standards.
• Understanding of health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery according to agreements.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Lead staff and manage external contractors.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Health & Safety Understanding

Tools

Microsoft Office

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are recruiting on behalf of a large housing association for a role supervising the delivery of grounds maintenance, arboriculture, caretaking, and cleaning services across communal open spaces, playgrounds, and residential blocks. The role ensures services meet quality standards, safety regulations, and deliver customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day service delivery in line with service level agreements and planned works.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and environmental standards are maintained.
• Split time between being on-site with teams and office-based admin and meetings.
• Lead and support staff while managing performance of external contractors.
• Communicate effectively with customers, resolve issues, and maintain satisfaction.
• Conduct inspections, maintain records, and help with staff planning.

Experience & Skills:

• Supervisory experience preferred but not essential—training will be provided.
• Ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and maintain high standards of work.
• Strong communication and people skills for working with teams, suppliers, and residents.
• Understanding of health & safety, environmental legislation, and waste disposal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Full UK driving licence.

Location:

Suitable candidates will ideally be based in the London region. The patch also extends into parts of Surrey and Sussex.

Personal Qualities:

• Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive
• Team player with strong customer service focus
• Willing to learn and develop leadership skills