Projects & Play Working Supervisor

Glendale (UK) Limited; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Pension scheme

Training and development

Career progression

Free gym membership

Job summary

Glendale is hiring a Projects & Play Working Supervisor in Kingston Upon Thames to oversee daily playground maintenance and repairs. You will lead a small team on-site, manage timeframes, liaise with suppliers, and ensure safety standards during works.

The role requires qualifications in carpentry/plumbing and at least two years' experience, plus a UK driving licence and a proactive health & safety approach. Join a company with career opportunities and a focus on safe, quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Mandatory NVQ Level 2 in carpentry, plumbing, or equivalent, plus at least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong people management skills and a proactive health and safety mindset.
• Full UK driving licence is required; towing ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day reactive and planned maintenance of parks infrastructure, including play equipment and paths.
• On-site leadership, timekeeping, productivity, and coordination with suppliers and visitors.
• Set timeframes and quality expectations while mentoring the team and ensuring equipment checks.

Skills

People management

Health & safety

Driving licence

Tow capability

RPII Play Inspector qualification (des

Education

NVQ Level 2 in carpentry/plumbing or equivalent

Job description

Projects & Play Working Supervisor - Kingston Upon Thames

Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week.

Are you a leader? Are you reliable and conscientious? Are you able to work on your own initiative?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a Playground Inspector/Repairs Working Supervisor to join our team in Kingston Upon Thames. Glendale maintains the parks and open spaces and social housing estates in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. We're proud to be working in Kingston and to work with local residents, park users and businesses to develop long-lasting partnerships, mutual benefits and an excellent service.

Most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

Who are you?

• Practical qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 in carpentry, plumbing, etc, and hold at least 2 years of experience in a similar field.
• A confident person who can display good people management skills.
• Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.
• Experienced in using a wide variety of small engine machinery.
• A strong understanding and commitment to health & safety.
• A full UK driver's licence is required; the ability to tow is desirable.
• RPII Play Inspector qualification is desirable
• Reliable and conscientious and able to work on their own initiative.

A Glimpse into the Role Awaiting You

• Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of reactive and planned maintenance jobs, liaising with different suppliers, obtaining quotations, organising materials, repairing, and maintaining parks' infrastructure (e.g., play equipment, paths, benches, fences, park buildings, etc.).
• Taking responsibility for the works on site, including timekeeping, productivity arrangements for breaks, dealing with members of the public, visitors to the site and deliveries.
• Proactively leading by example, motivating and guiding the team and maintaining workforce discipline.
• Operating and ensuring others operate the company and hire vehicles, machinery and equipment with care and that daily checks and routine servicing are carried and properly recorded.
• This is a hands-on position, and the successful candidate will be required to set time frames and quality expectations and lead by example.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

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