Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

We are looking to recruit a suitably experienced and multi-qualified individual to join our team due to the ever-growing demand for our popular and high-quality Landscaping and garden maintenance service.

The successful applicant will integrate into our team, carrying out maintenance of grounds and gardens and may be required to landscape constructions as well as looking after a variety of clients gardens on commercial sites.

You must be highly self-motivated, physically fit, reliable and able to work flexible hours to meet business demands, especially in spring and summer. You will need excellent communication skills and be approachable as you will be interacting with our clients on many occasions. You should work with diligence and have a keen interest to promote the business wherever possible.

A passion for plants and shrubs backed up by good knowledge of how to care for and seasonally maintain them to a high standard which compliments their natural growth habit.

Qualifications: RHS level 2 qualification or higher is preferable but more importantly a good level of experience and the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge are acceptable and be confident to use a range of power tools and ride-on lawnmower.

A chainsaw license and PA1/PA6 spraying certificate are also desirable, although not essential.

We are a friendly team with a relaxed atmosphere but always work incredibly hard!

Function Role and Purpose

To help build new gardens and maintain the grounds and gardens on various sites, working independently as well as leading and supporting a team. You should be experienced in horticultural practices, able to operate a variety of equipment and have strong horticultural knowledge with the ability to transfer this knowledge to team members effectively.

The successful candidate will have a high level of responsibility and must be able to use their own initiative to ensure the schedule is completed. The ability to communicate well with, supervise and lead others is imperative to ensure we continue our high standards.

You must have a documented track record of the capability to work effectively in large & small gardens to a high standard and provide photographic evidence of landscaping projects completed. Testimonials from clients are also desirable.

Contract length: Permanent offer

Contract length: Permanent

Expected start date: Immediate following DBS and references.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: £16,750.00-£18,500.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:

During the pandemic, you will form a work bubble and only work and share a vehicle with this bubble. You will be required to wear face-covering when in a vehicle with another staff member. This is for the safety of yourself and for others.