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Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Job in
Kendal, Cumbria County, LA9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-08
Listing for:
Kendal Town Council
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
) / 2 days from home
Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week with flexible start and finish times
£15.82 – £17.79 per hour + pending pay award (backdated to 1 April)
THE ROLE
A varied, hands-on position combining team supervision, horticulture, health & safety, and contractor coordination — making a real, visible difference to Kendal's public spaces and community assets.
Lead day-to-day grounds and maintenance operations across Kendal's public spaces and council estate
Supervise a Grounds & Maintenance Assistant and coordinate contractors
Oversee horticulture, allotment sites, civic planting and maintenance projects
Manage health & safety, risk assessments, record keeping and budget monitoring
Support community events and help keep Kendal looking its best year-round
Report directly to the Council Services Manager with real autonomy in the role
ABOUT YOU
Experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture (essential)
Supervisory experience (essential)
LANTRA Level 3 or equivalent horticulture qualification (desirable)
H&S qualification — IOSH, NEBOSH or COSHH (desirable)
Full UK driving licence (required)
Organised, resilient and community-minded — someone who takes pride in high-quality public spaces
WHAT YOU'LL GET
£15.82 – £17.79/hr + pending pay award backdated to 1 April
Excellent local government pension scheme
24–28 days annual leave (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays
Flexible start and finish times
Hybrid working — 3 days on-site, 2 days from home
Employee Assistance Programme
KEY DATES
Closing date: 26 June 2026
1st interviews will be held virtually between 15 – 25 June 2026
Final interviews in person in Kendal: 29 June 2026
Please ensure you are available on the key interview dates before applying. A basic DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. We respond to all applications within 5 working days.
Ready to make your mark on Kendal? Apply via the link - we'd love to hear from you.
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