Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Pin Point Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on supervisor for an outdoor grounds maintenance team in Guildford, England. The role involves allocating daily tasks, monitoring quality standards, and ensuring team efficiency. Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, overseeing greenhouse operations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. This position is ideal for those passionate about outdoor maintenance and team management.

Responsibilities

• Allocate tasks to team members daily.
• Monitor quality standards and performance targets.
• Ensure team efficiency and implement service improvements.
• Maintain property and equipment cleanliness.
• Ensure adherence to safe work systems and proper use of machinery.
• Complete and update contract documentation.
• Perform grass and hedge cutting in public open spaces.
• Maintain flower displays and bedding (watering and weeding).
• Supervise greenhouse operations, potting plants, and preparing hanging baskets.
• Oversee installation of hanging baskets, planters, and displays.
• Drive vehicles and equipment as needed for grounds maintenance.
• Assist with funerals, including grave marking and interment presence.
• Recommend improvements in work systems, labor, and machinery use.
• Assist with clearing and gritting footpaths during extreme weather.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Job description

This is a hands-on role supervising the daily activities of an outdoor grounds maintenance team of eight.

Responsibilities:

1. Allocating tasks to team members daily
2. Monitoring quality standards and performance targets
3. Ensuring team efficiency and implementing service improvements
4. Maintaining property and equipment cleanliness
5. Ensuring adherence to safe work systems and proper use of machinery
6. Completing and updating contract documentation
7. Performing grass and hedge cutting in public open spaces
8. Maintaining flower displays and bedding (watering and weeding)
9. Supervising greenhouse operations, potting plants, and preparing hanging baskets
10. Overseeing installation of hanging baskets, planters, and displays
11. Driving vehicles and equipment as needed for grounds maintenance
12. Assisting with funerals, including grave marking and interment presence
13. Recommending improvements in work systems, labor, and machinery use
14. Assisting with clearing and gritting footpaths during extreme weather
15. Ensuring compliance with health and safety policies