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Idverde; Orpington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on retail

Gym memberships

Volunteer days

Job summary

Idverde is seeking a Parks Maintenance Supervisor in Bromley Borough to lead a small reactive repairs team, oversee park infrastructure maintenance, and ensure safety and quality across locations.

The role combines hands‑on supervision with coordination of projects, subcontractors, and administration within a reputable grounds maintenance company.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience supervising multi‑disciplinary teams across concurrent projects.
• Experience quoting soft and hard landscaping works up to circa £15,000.
• Strong practical knowledge of street furniture repairs and small‑scale construction works.
• Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Good IT skills (reporting systems, email, basic software).

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision: managing a small reactive response repairs team, through providing daily direction and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, and through training of staff.
• Health & Safety Compliance: ensure Health and Safety is prioritised for staff and the public at all times, through RAMS, COSHH, PPE checks and audits.
• Operations & Reactive Maintenance: respond to priorities raised through public reporting system, conduct site inspections, supervise and undertake maintenance of park infrastructure and play equipment.
• Project Co‑ordination & Stakeholder Management: liaise with subcontractors for quotes, coordinate small projects, communicate with Council Officers, Friends Groups and contractors.
• Administration & Compliance: maintain records including equipment logs, stock, timesheets, absences, HAV records, ensure RAMS and audits are up to date.

Skills

Team leadership

H&S compliance

Operations & maintenance

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Administration

RAMS / risk assessments

Job description

Location: Bromley Borough, reporting to High Elms Country Park

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm

About the role

The Parks Maintenance Supervisor plays a key operational and supervisory role within the Parks Development Team. The postholder will lead a small reactive repairs team responsible for addressing health & safety (H&S) and security priorities across parks and open spaces.This is a hands‑on supervisory role, requiring both leadership and active participation in repair and maintenance works, particularly relating to play infrastructure, street furniture, and small-scale construction.

Parks Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: £30,000

• Team Leadership & Supervision: managing a small reactive response repairs team, through providing daily direction and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, and through training of staff.
• Health & Safety Compliance: ensure Health and Safety is prioritised for both staff and the public at all times, through Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), COSHH assessments, PPE checks and audits.
• Operations & Reactive Maintenance: respond to priorities raised through public reporting system, orchestrating and conducting regular site inspections across parks, supervising and undertaking maintenance & repairs of park infrastructure and play equipment, and ensuring jobs are delivered using safe, cost-effective and efficient methods.
• Project Co‑ordination & Stakeholder Management: liaise with subcontractors to obtain quotes, assist in co‑ordination of and updating on small‑scale projects, and communicate effectively with Council Officers, Friends Groups and contractors through in‑person, email and phone.
• Administration & Compliance: maintain accurate records including equipment logs, stock, timesheets, absences, and HAV records, ensuring all documentation (RAMS, reports, audits) is up to date, and working closely with the Administration Team and Park Engagement Co‑ordinators.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience supervising multi‑disciplinary teams across concurrent projects.
• Experience quoting soft and hard landscaping works up to circa £15,000.
• Strong practical knowledge of street furniture repairs and small‑scale construction works.
• Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Good IT skills (reporting systems, email, basic software).

Desirable

• Playground inspection qualification (e.g. RPII or equivalent).
• Experience in playground surfacing repairs, small scale construction or carpentry.
• Previous experience working in parks or public open spaces.
• Experience managing small budgets.
• Construction qualification or accreditation.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

We’re proud to have been recognised as

Employer of the Year and

Sustainable Company of the Year

at this year's Landscaper Awards, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people while delivering a more sustainable future.

What we offer

• We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in‑house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide‑ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.