Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

TEAM; Loughton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A service-oriented company is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in delivering customer-focused grounds services in Loughton and Epping. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, a clean driving license, and experience in operational management within grounds maintenance. This position includes competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a cash bonus and pension contributions.

Benefits

Performance-related cash bonus

Pension contributions at 7%

Life insurance at 4× annual salary

Private healthcare

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence; vehicle provided.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Satisfactory DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Grounds Maintenance team.
• Monitor performance to achieve targets.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Collaborate for continuous service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication

Operational/contract management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Tools

Relevant plant and machinery operation

Job description

Step into a fantastic opportunity as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, where you'll play a key role in ensuring high-quality, customer-focused grounds services across Loughton and Epping. This is a brilliant chance to lead a team, shape service delivery, and contribute to landscape improvements within the community.

Salary: £37,000-£41,000. You will also receive
Performance-related cash bonus of up to 15%
Pension contributions at 7%
Life insurance at 4× annual salary
Private healthcare
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and supporting the team to deliver outstanding customer-focused services, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Monitoring individual and team performance to ensure targets are consistently achieved.
• Overseeing all work undertaken by the Grounds Maintenance Services Team across the district, ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations.
• Collaborating with staff to continuously improve service quality, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
• Ensuring operational ICT systems are updated accurately and promptly, with all works recorded, completed, and costed correctly.
• Assisting with broader operational matters, including contract management and renewal of horticultural equipment and machinery.
• Ensuring client KPIs are met, with all tasks delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standard.
• Supporting the Operations Manager in developing innovative, forward-thinking approaches across the service, including the implementation of digital processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Full, clean driving licence (vehicle provided).
• Relevant horticultural and management training.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and Risk Assessments.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proven experience in operational/contract management within grounds maintenance.
• Experience managing the health, safety, and welfare of staff and subcontractors.
• Experience planning, commissioning, delivering, and monitoring grounds maintenance services.
• Experience preparing specifications, managing contractors, and controlling costs.
• Experience operating relevant plant, vehicles, and machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a trusted and welcoming team where your technical expertise and leadership will help shape a forward-thinking, customer-focused service.

How to apply

To apply for this role as Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.