Grounds Maintenance Supervisor: Lead & Develop Teams

Manpower Group (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Uniform & PPE provided

Pension scheme

Discounts

Job summary

idverde on Bushy Park in London is seeking a Contract Supervisor to support the Contract Manager in daily operations, coordinating grounds maintenance tasks and leading teams to meet contract specifications.

The role requires supervisory experience in grounds maintenance, a full UK driving licence (tractor experience optional), strong communication and IT skills, and the ability to manage resources and payroll processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within the grounds maintenance/landscaping industry is required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential, with Tractor Driving experience beneficial.
• 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

Driving licence

IT literacy

Client management

Job description

idverde on Bushy Park in London is seeking a Contract Supervisor to support the Contract Manager in daily operations, coordinating grounds maintenance tasks and leading teams to meet contract specifications.

The role requires supervisory experience in grounds maintenance, a full UK driving licence (tractor experience optional), strong communication and IT skills, and the ability to manage resources and payroll processes effectively.