Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Ground Control; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Online GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead field teams, plan rotas, and manage workloads while ensuring high safety and quality standards on site.

You will inspect work, quote tree works, maintain RAMS and site records, and build strong client relationships, with out-of-hours rota and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Grounds Maintenance Supervisor or team leader.
• Strong grounds maintenance, tree works, landscaping knowledge.
• Experience managing subcontractors and operatives.
• Knowledge of tree works, quotations and delivery.
• Solid RAMS, permits, PPE and COSHH understanding.
• Experience planning schedules and workloads in a field operation.
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills.
• Practical, solutions-focused and decisive when priorities change.
• Experience with modern grounds maintenance machinery and tech.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to work outdoors and join out-of-hours rota.
• PA1/PA6 qualifications and CSCS card advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field teams, provide direction and set expectations.
• Plan rotas, schedules and daily workloads to match priorities.
• Oversee grounds maintenance and tree works, inspect and resolve issues.
• Survey, scope and quote tree works and supervise completion.
• Maintain RAMS, permits and site records before work starts.
• Uphold health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Coordinate people, vehicles, machinery and equipment on site.
• Participate in out-of-hours rota and respond to urgent issues.
• Coach and develop team members with practical training.
• Build strong customer relationships and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate operation records using company systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Health and safety awareness

Decision making

Practical problem solving

Resource planning

Out-of-hours availability

Full UK driving licence

CSCS card advantageous

PA1/PA6 advantageous

Education

PA1 qualification

PA6 qualification

CSCS Card advantageous

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor who is confident organising people, resources and workloads while still being willing to get stuck in when needed. You'll work closely with the Contract Manager, helping to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality services for our customers. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact. From managing field teams and inspecting completed work to quoting tree works and keeping sites compliant, you'll play an important part in the success of the contract.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage field teams, giving people clear direction, setting expectations and supporting them to deliver consistently high standards.
• Plan rotas, schedules and daily workloads, adapting resources to manage absences, changing priorities and additional customer requirements.
• Oversee grounds maintenance and tree works, carrying out regular site inspections and resolving quality or operational issues at ground level.
• Survey, scope and quote tree works, identifying what is required, producing accurate quotations and supervising approved work through to completion.
• Manage operational compliance, ensuring RAMS, permits, site records and other required documentation are accurate and in place before work begins.
• Maintain high Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards, addressing risks quickly and making sure teams follow the correct procedures, PPE requirements, COSHH guidance and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate people, vehicles, machinery and equipment, ensuring teams have the right resources to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Take part in the out-of-hours rota, responding to urgent operational issues when required and helping to maintain a reliable service for our customers.
• Support and develop team members, providing practical coaching, basic training and feedback to improve confidence and performance.
• Build strong customer relationships, attending meetings where appropriate, responding to concerns and identifying opportunities for additional works or service improvements.
• Maintain accurate operational records, using company systems and technology to capture completed work, site visits, compliance information and follow-up actions.

What you’ll get

• The opportunity to lead from the front and make a visible impact across your sites.
• A hands‑on role where your decisions directly influence safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
• The trust and autonomy to organise teams, resources and workloads effectively.
• The chance to develop your experience across grounds maintenance, tree works, compliance and commercial quoting.
• Support from an experienced Contract Manager and the wider Ground Control operational team.
• The opportunity to grow your career within a progressive and expanding business., At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.

• Previous experience as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Team Leader or similar field-based operational leader.
• Strong practical knowledge of grounds maintenance, tree works, landscaping or horticulture.
• Experience managing and coordinating employed subcontractors, and grounds maintenance operatives.
• Knowledge of tree works, with the confidence to assess requirements, prepare quotations and oversee delivery.
• A good understanding of operational and Health & Safety compliance, including RAMS, permits, PPE, manual handling and COSHH.
• Experience planning schedules, rotas and workloads across a fast moving field-based operation.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build effective relationships with team members, managers and customers.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to make decisions when priorities change or problems arise.
• Experience using modern grounds maintenance machinery, equipment and operational technology.
• A full, valid UK driving licence, as the role requires the use of a company vehicle.
• Flexibility to work outdoors in different weather conditions and participate in the out-of-hours rota.
• PA1 and PA6 qualifications, experience of cost control and resource allocation, and a CSCS Card would be advantageous.

If you lead by example, care about keeping your team safe and take pride in delivering work that both you and your customers can be proud of, Ground Control could be the place for you.

• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Online GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave