Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

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

Job summary

A large housing association is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in Stevenage to oversee the maintenance, caretaking, and cleaning services for communal areas. The role demands strong leadership and communication skills while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates ideally should have supervisory experience, though training is available. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a full UK driving licence are required, and candidates should demonstrate a proactive and team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams is preferred; training will be provided.
• Strong communication skills are important for working with teams and residents.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery according to agreements and standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead a team, handle contractors, and maintain customer satisfaction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Health & safety understanding

Environmental legislation knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

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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