Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Foreman

Location:

Paisley, Erskine Salary: £12.71 - £14.50 DOE Contract Type:
Full-time, permanent

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday, 07.30 - 16.00 About this role As a working supervisor/foreman you will be leading a grounds maintenance team, ensuring that all landscaping, horticultural and general grounds maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The role involves hands-on work alongside the team, planning daily activities, managing resources and maintaining good relationships with clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities Supervise and motivate a team of grounds maintenance operatives. Plan and allocate daily workloads and ensure tasks are completed within agreed timescales. Carry out grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, planting, weeding and general grounds maintenance. Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery, tools and equipment safely. Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and company standards. Conduct site inspections and identify maintenance requirements.

Liaise with clients, site managers and members of the public in a professional manner. Complete daily work records, timesheets, vehicle checks and other relevant paperwork. Monitor stock, equipment and materials and report requirements to management. Ensure the team follows company health and safety procedures and risk assessments. Identify hazards and take appropriate action to maintain safe working environments. Provide guidance, training and support to team members.

Report issues, defects, incidents and customer concerns to management. Assist with scheduling, estimating and organising work where required. Ensure vehicles, machinery and equipment are kept clean, secure and in good working order. Carry out other reasonable duties associated with the role. Essential Skills and Experience Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticulture. Experience supervising or leading a team. Good knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and equipment.

Ability to organise workloads and prioritise tasks effectively. Good communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Strong understanding of workplace health and safety. Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Full UK driving licence desirable/essential depending on company requirements. Desirable Qualifications Level 2/3 qualification in Horticulture, Landscaping or a related subject. PA1/PA6 pesticide qualifications where applicable.

Relevant chainsaw, machinery or arboricultural qualifications. First Aid qualification. CSCS or other relevant site qualifications where required. Personal Qualities The successful candidate should be reliable, organised, hardworking and confident in leading a team. They should take pride in the quality of their work, have a positive attitude and be able to communicate effectively with both staff and customers. Working Conditions This is an outdoor, hands-on role requiring regular physical activity and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.

The position may involve early starts, travel between sites and occasional overtime depending on operational requirements. 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

Career development :
We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Collaborative team environment:
Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Meaningful impact:
Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. Competitive benefits package:
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…