Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the delivery of various services across communal spaces in Watford. The role provides training and development opportunities while ensuring high standards of quality and customer satisfaction in service delivery. Candidates should be self-motivated with strong leadership and communication skills, ideally situated in the London area.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred but training will be provided.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools like Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery according to service level agreements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental standards.
• Conduct inspections and maintain records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Understanding of health & safety

Microsoft Office proficiency

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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