Supervisor

Ringway London; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway London is seeking a Supervisor for their Isle of Wight contract to manage key highways maintenance services. You will oversee operational teams, allocate resources, and ensure performance standards are met. Essential requirements include supervisory experience and a strong background in horticulture. This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to contribute to vital community services.

Applicants should have strong planning and communication skills, as well as a UK driving licence. Join us to make a difference while balancing work and home life with our flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Strong background in horticulture or grounds maintenance.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating operational activities.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management ability.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operational teams across highways maintenance activities.
• Manage programmes of work including grass cutting and tree maintenance.
• Oversee drainage and street cleansing operations.
• Allocate resources and plan daily/weekly workloads.
• Respond to customer enquiries and complaints.
• Monitor performance and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Horticulture or grounds maintenance

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Role

Ringway is currently recruiting for a Supervisor to join the team on the Isle of Wight contract, supporting the delivery of key highways maintenance services across the network. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, overseeing a variety of services including grounds maintenance, drainage, street cleansing and winter operations, while managing both direct labour and subcontractors. Reporting to the Operations team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of works across the contract. The role is predominantly office-based, but you will also be required to attend site as needed to support operational delivery and respond to issues. You will play a key role in planning works, managing teams, responding to enquiries and ensuring all activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with performance expectations.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate operational teams across highways maintenance activities


• Manage programmes of work including grass cutting, tree maintenance, and weed control


• Oversee drainage, street cleansing, and winter maintenance operations


• Allocate resources and plan daily/weekly workloads


• Respond to customer enquiries and complaints, ensuring timely resolution


• Monitor performance, productivity and safety standards


• Manage costs, order materials and oversee budget-related activities


• Liaise with subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure effective delivery


• Carry out site visits and inspections as required

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role


• Strong background in horticulture or grounds maintenance (essential)


• Experience managing teams and coordinating operational activities


• Good organisational and planning skills


• Strong communication and stakeholder management ability


• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience in highways maintenance, drainage or street cleansing


• Knowledge of winter maintenance operations


• Previous experience managing subcontractors

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time - 40 - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.