Working Supervisor

Manpower UK Ltd; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company is seeking a motivated Working Supervisor in Catterick Garrison. The role involves ensuring high standards in horticultural practices and managing a team of up to 5 operatives. Key responsibilities include grass cutting, hedge cutting, and ensuring quality service delivery. Candidates should possess supervisory experience, a valid driving license, and relevant spraying certificates. The position offers career development and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 25 days of holiday and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Access to discounts on retail and more

Competitive pension scheme

Colleague of the month awards

Comprehensive resources and support

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervisory experience in Grounds Maintenance and meeting with customers & clients.
• Sound knowledge of use and maintenance of ground care equipment.
• Valid full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all designated areas meet high contract standards through effective horticultural practices.
• Join and lead a team of up to 5 or more Operatives.
• Undertake grass cutting, strimming, and hedge cutting.

Skills

Supervisory experience in Grounds Maintenance

Knowledge of ground care equipment

Tractor driving experience

Snow and ice clearance experience

Full driving license

PA1, PA2 & PA6 spraying certificate

DBS certificate (advantageous)

Job description

Working Supervisor

Location: Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire
Hourly Rate: £13.70
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Working Supervisor to join our team at Catterick Garrison, the largest British Army Garrison in the world. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that all designated areas meet high contract standards through effective horticultural practices and management. You will play a key role in creating and maintaining visually appealing landscapes.

The Working Supervisor will also be hands on, joining and leading a team of up to 5 or more Operatives with undertaking grass cutting, strimming, leaf blowing, hedge cutting and weed spraying in the summer and leaf collection, shrub work & maintenance and gritting in the winter.

Requirements

• Proven experience supervisory experience in Grounds Maintenance and meeting with customers & clients.
• Sound knowledge of use and maintenance of Ground care equipment.
• Tractor driving experience/license would be beneficial but idverde can support with this for the right person.
• Snow and ice clearance experience.
• Valid full driving license is essential.
• Hold a PA1, PA2 & PA6 spraying certificate.
• A valid DBS, dated within the last 6 months would be an advantage but idverde can support with one being obtained before starting.

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.

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

• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Access to 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