Multi-Site Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Glendale (UK) Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for work

Performance-related bonus

Annual leave increasing with service

Gym membership for you and a nominated

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal

Job summary

Glendale is seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to oversee multiple contracts in the Exeter area. You will be on site with teams, setting standards, ensuring safety, and delivering quality work across seasonal programmes.

Role balances practical site tasks with supervision, reporting, and client liaison. Previous grounds maintenance experience and a proactive, communicative approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or similar operational environments would be highly advantageous.
• Willing and able to work practically on site alongside teams.
• Capable of leading from the front and setting clear standards with own example.
• Experience in client-facing settings is desirable.
• A horticultural qualification and good IT skills are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support grounds maintenance teams across multiple contracts.
• Maintain a visible presence on site and work alongside operatives when required.
• Set clear daily expectations for workload, productivity and quality.
• Ensure teams understand schedules, site requirements and work specifications.
• Check operatives have vehicles, machinery, equipment and materials needed.
• Carry out site inspections and address quality or performance issues promptly.
• Monitor schedules, completed work, productivity, compliance and KPIs.
• Help resolve practical site problems and prevent delays.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on time and to spec.
• Assist with recruitment, induction, training and development of operatives.
• Support winter and summer work programmes and liaise with clients.

Skills

Site supervision

People management

Health & safety awareness

Operational planning

Education

Horticultural qualification

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Glendale is seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to oversee multiple contracts in the Exeter area. You will be on site with teams, setting standards, ensuring safety, and delivering quality work across seasonal programmes.

Role balances practical site tasks with supervision, reporting, and client liaison. Previous grounds maintenance experience and a proactive, communicative approach are essential for success.