Operations Supervisor - Streets and Grounds Maintenance

Ubico Ltd; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver CPC Training

Learning & Progression

Flexible Working

Community Impact

Leave 26 days + bank holidays

Holiday Buy/Sell

Pension 5% employer contribution

Ubico Perks

24/7 Support

Health & Wellbeing

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Ubico is recruiting for an Operations Supervisor to lead the Streets and Grounds Maintenance team in South Cerney, near Cirencester. You will oversee street cleansing and grounds maintenance, ensure safety, and drive performance across multiple frontline teams.

You will report to the Operations Manager and help deliver high-quality environmental services across Gloucestershire. The role suits an energetic supervisor with a background in environmental services and strong people management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in an environmental services organisation.
• Experience managing multiple frontline operational teams.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, including waste management and COSHH.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• GCSEs (A-C / 9-4) or equivalent, including Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise street cleansing and grounds maintenance operations.
• Lead frontline operatives and ensure work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Monitor performance and ensure compliance with policies and contracts.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager and other teams.

Skills

Environmental services experience

Frontline team management

Waste legislation knowledge

COSHH knowledge

UK driving licence

GCSEs incl Maths & English

Education

GCSEs incl Maths & English (A-C / 9-4)

Job description

Operations Supervisor - Streets and Grounds Maintenance

About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Operations Supervisor to join our Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance team in South Cerney. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring street cleansing and ground maintenance operations are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard across multiple teams.

This is a varied and hands‑on role that combines operational supervision, people management, health and safety compliance and performance monitoring. You will provide leadership and guidance to site operatives, ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and contractual obligations.

The successful candidate will be confident managing frontline operational staff, responding to challenges in a fast‑paced environment and maintaining high standards of service delivery.

You will need…

• Experience working within an environmental services organisation
• Experience managing multiple frontline operational teams.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, including waste management and COSHH.
• Full driving licence to be able to drive a range of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight
• Experience in office environment /similar or related role
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• GCSEs (Grade A-C / 9-4) or equivalent, including Maths and English.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

Vacancies can close earlier than stated if a high number of applications have been received . We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

What we can do for you

• Driver CPC Training - We cover all costs to help you stay qualified.
• Learning & Progression - We support your growth, whether you're starting out or moving up.
• Flexible Working – Options include hybrid roles and task & finish shifts.
• Community Impact - Help make your neighbourhood cleaner and greener.
• Generous Leave – 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years).
• Holiday Flexibility – Buy or sell up to 1 week of leave.
• Pension Support – 5% employer contribution to your retirement.
• All employees have access to Ubico Perks, our rewards and benefits platform - offering exclusive discounts, deals and cashback on everyday essentials.
• 24/7 Support – Free, confidential helpline for you and your family.
• Health & Wellbeing – Free eye tests (role-dependent), flu jabs, and wellbeing resources.
• Workplace Comforts – Free PPE, tea & coffee, and on‑site parking.

About Us

We provide vital environmental services across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and West Oxfordshire - keeping communities clean and green. Our work includes waste and recycling collections, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, building cleaning, managing recycling centres and maintenance of our fleet.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud of our strong work ethic and are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive difference.
We are proud to be a part of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families. We recognise the skills, experience and values these individuals bring to the workplace and we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive and supportive. This includes offering a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Ubico is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Pre‑employment checks include medical screening, references, proof of identity and right to work, and may include criminal record verification.

£32,073 - £32,990 Per Annum (including basic and market supplement)