Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

A vacancy has arisen at our Wandsworth GM Contract for a Supervisor position. This post will report to the Contract Manager and will have responsibility for leading and managing teams of Sports, fine turf and ground maintenance operatives.

**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST**
- To lead and manage Sports and fine turf teams of ground maintenance operatives in liaison with other supervisors, to undertake supervision of the different elements of the contract and be accountable for the effective delivery of the grounds maintenance services.
- To ensure the requirements of the contract specifications and standards are met by supporting the Contract Manager in all aspects of contract management following operational requirements, company procedures and legal obligations.
- Ensure all sites within area of responsibility are allocated sufficient resources, machinery and equipment to deliver services to the required standard or make alternative arrangements as appropriate.

**Experience Required**

Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience

Experience of working to high standards and managing performance

Experience of handling difficult and potential confrontational situations

Ability to organise and plan workloads

**Knowledge Required**

Good understanding of managing individual, team and contract performance

Good knowledge of geographical area

Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices

Understanding of contract and client standards

**Skills and Abilities**

Ability to work on own initiative and effectively manage teams

Ability to organise and plan work and rotas

Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels

Good written skills e.g. completion of all paperwork

Strong communication skills e.g. Leading and managing performance of teams

Good problem-solving skills

Excellent customer care skills/service delivery focussed

Ability to train others

Safe driving

Flexible, can do attitude - good at making things work and get the job done

Responsible

Honest and reliable

**Qualifications**

Full UK Driving License

RHS 1/2 (desirable not essential )

NVQ level 1 / 2 Horticulture (desirable not essential)

NPTC PA1 PA6 (desirable not essential)

NEBOSH / IOSH qualification (desirable not essential)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent