Site Supervisor

Ground Control; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company is seeking a proactive Site Supervisor to lead teams on live rail sites in Manchester. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, supervising teams, and managing project documentation. Candidates should have experience in rail or arboriculture, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time position offers growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Yearly bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Employee support services

Free national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience supervising sites in rail or arboriculture.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Good understanding of safety legislation and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up safe sites and ensure full safety compliance.
• Deliver toolbox talks and promote hazard reporting.
• Supervise daily operational tasks to meet client specifications.
• Manage site access and complete project documentation.
• Lead and motivate site teams.

Skills

COSS

PTS

IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Good understanding of safety legislation

Job description

Site Supervisor

Location : Manchester

Salary : Competitive

Contract Type : Permanent

Working Hours : 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

What you'll do

Ground Control is looking for a proactive Site Supervisor to lead day-to-day vegetation management works on live rail sites across the Manchester area. You’ll oversee field teams and subcontractors ensure safe systems of work and deliver projects to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up safe sites and ensure full safety compliance.
• Deliver toolbox talks and promote hazard / close-call reporting.
• Supervise daily operational tasks to meet client specifications.
• Manage site access / egress and complete project documentation.
• Lead motivate and hold site teams accountable.
• Represent Ground Control professionally on-site and provide updates to Site Management.

What you'll need

Essential

• COSS
• PTS
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS
• Experience supervising sites in rail or arboriculture
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Good understanding of safety legislation and operational procedures

Desirable

• PIC
• Arboriculture experience or technical knowledge of vegetation management
• First Aid Qualification

Why join us

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package

• 23 days holiday (increasing with length of service) bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
• Robust pension scheme
• Medigold employee support – Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• 2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Key Skills: Customer Service, Developmental Disabilities Experience, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Computer Skills, Construction Experience, Computer Literacy, Security, Leadership Experience, Property Management, Supervising Experience, Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1