Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Solihull, UK

Competitive Salary + Career Progression + Car Allowance + Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative with experience of leading a team or an ambition to move into a supervisory position? Are you seeking a new opportunity that promises career growth, a supportive working atmosphere, and the chance to leverage established client relationships and stable projects?

Working with the UK's premier soft landscaping provider, we are in search of an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative or Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to support an established contract covering the local cemeteries. In this role you will lead the team, drive and encourage performance and foster an environment of passion towards the cemeteries and those who visit them. The Grounds Maintenance team's attitude towards the work will elevate the cemetery experience for those in the local Solihull area, and you will be the champion for this.

Why Choose this Business:

• Empowerment and Career Advancement: Flourish in an environment that recognises and values your expertise, offering ample scope for autonomy to innovate and lead novel processes within an expanding team.
• Emphasis on Work-Life Balance: Your well-being matters to them; hence, they provide access to comprehensive well-being services, including hybrid working arrangements aimed at fostering a positive work-life equilibrium.
• Dedication to Sustainability and Innovation: Join an organisation deeply committed to sustainability, where accountability is integral to their core principles of People, Planet, and Performance, providing a unique platform to effect meaningful change.
• Established Client Relationships: Leverage their longstanding client partnerships, fostering atmosphere of trust and collaboration as they collectively strive for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management and maintenance of the cemeteries; looking after biodiversity, habitats and a vast array of horticultural features.
• Leading a team of 13 Grounds Maintenance Operatives across 3 sites.
• Fostering a professional environment within the team.

Requirements:

• Ideally you will have a proven track record of leading a team of gardeners, ensuring all services are delivered to a high horticultural standard.
• A RHS Level 3 certificate in Horticulture or equivalent is desirable for this role.
• A passion for your work, and a desire to elevate performance of the team.

If you identify with the essence of this role - apply now! Our recruitment team will be in direct contact with all successful candidates to discuss the subsequent steps.