Grounds Maintenance Supervisor: Lead & Develop Team

Manpower UK Limited; Teddington; On-site; GBP 48,197,000 - 50,718,000; Full time

Job summary

idverde at Bushy Park is seeking an experienced Supervisor to join our grounds maintenance team. Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will help run the day-to-day contract, supervise crews and ensure H&S regulations are followed, while building strong client relationships.

You will lead scheduling, tool and machinery readiness, payroll timekeeping, and training others in horticultural practices. Strong communication, leadership and IT literacy are essential, along with a full UK driving

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within the grounds maintenance/landscaping industry is required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential, with Tractor Driving experience beneficial - required to load skips in the yard & if needed to support with side arm edge cutting in the winter season.
• Strong communication, client management and IT literacy skills.
• Previous exposure to financial aspect/budgets and financial performance of contracts.

Responsibilities

• To assist in scheduling works and coordinate resources according to contract specifications and workload.
• To ensure teams are prepared in terms of tool and machinery requirements for all tasks for the day ahead (conducting safety checks, end of day equipment checks, and ordering of parts, materials, uniform and PPE when required).
• Build and maintain client relationships, creating a positive impression and demonstrating a proactive attitude, with attendance of weekly contract meetings with clients as needed.
• Strong People Management skills - mentor staff (including 121's), monitor work progress and performance & lead by example whilst working alongside
• Monitor time and attendance and the collation and processing of timesheets for payroll.
• Adhere to HR processes and procedures & manage any employee relations issues with their support or passed to the operations manager/Contract Manager if necessary.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

idverde at Bushy Park is seeking an experienced Supervisor to join our grounds maintenance team. Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will help run the day-to-day contract, supervise crews and ensure H&S regulations are followed, while building strong client relationships.

You will lead scheduling, tool and machinery readiness, payroll timekeeping, and training others in horticultural practices. Strong communication, leadership and IT literacy are essential, along with a full UK driving