Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A large housing association is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to oversee service delivery across various properties. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with quality standards and health regulations, while leading a team and communicating effectively with customers. This role offers the opportunity for training in supervisory skills and emphasizes customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred but training will be provided.
• Strong communication and people skills required.
• Understanding of health & safety legislation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day service delivery in line with agreements.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and environmental standards are met.
• Lead and support staff and manage performance of external contractors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Customer service

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04.06.2025

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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