Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association seeks a Supervisor to manage grounds maintenance and cleaning services across communal areas and residential blocks in London. The role involves ensuring quality and safety standards while delivering customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery in line with agreements and standards.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and conduct inspections.
• Lead staff and manage performance of external contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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 .
  • 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