Job title: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Groundskeeping & Maintenance
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £32,000.00
Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
Job published: 10-03-2025
Job ID: 39822

Job Description

Supervisor (Surrey to London)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of services.
  • Supervise work processes, equipment, materials, labor, and resources from start to completion, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and KPIs.
  • Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships with clients, customers, and employees.

Key Responsibilities 

Operational

  • Oversee and coordinate scheduled and responsive works in accordance with specifications.
  • Ensure all work meets contract requirements and industry standards.
  • Identify, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve operational targets.
  • Provide regular progress updates to the line manager and promptly report any issues affecting service delivery.
  • Collaborate with management and supervisory teams to drive continuous service improvements.

Commercial/Financial

  • Understand financial and commercial targets, effectively managing resources to meet and exceed expectations.

People Management

  • Lead recruitment, induction, supervision, and management of employees, ensuring resources are effectively utilized.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and address any issues in a timely manner, following company policies and procedures.
  • Identify and support training and development needs for employees.
  • Promote best practices in Health & Safety, operational systems, and equipment usage, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Foster a positive team culture by encouraging open communication and collaboration.

Health & Safety

  • Monitor and ensure daily inspection and reporting procedures for plant and vehicles are completed.
  • Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and industry best practices.

Person Specification

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the grounds maintenance industry.
  • Proficiency in IT applications.

Qualifications

  • Minimum NVQ Level 2 (NVQ Level 3 desirable).
  • Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture & Fine Turf (NVQ Level 3 desirable).
  • Supervisory or management qualifications/training (desirable).

Personal Attributes

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage workloads effectively, and prioritise tasks.
  • Literate and numerate.
  • Willingness to undertake further training.
  • Full, clean UK driving license.
  • Strong financial and commercial awareness.