Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in South West London. This role involves overseeing the delivery of maintenance services, ensuring quality standards and customer satisfaction while managing a team and external contractors. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred but training will be provided.
• Understanding of health & safety and environmental legislation.
• Ability to lead teams and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day service delivery in line with service agreements.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Lead and support staff while managing contractors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Full UK driving licence

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south west london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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