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Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 41,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor - Social Housing

Location: Essex
 Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum
 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We're currently partnering with a leading social housing provider to recruit an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the delivery of high-quality horticultural and environmental maintenance services across residential estates throughout Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who takes pride in maintaining outdoor spaces to the highest standards, ensuring safe, attractive, and sustainable environments for residents and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate a team of grounds maintenance operatives, ensuring all works are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.

Conduct regular site inspections to monitor standards of work, health & safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Organise daily and weekly work schedules, allocate resources effectively, and manage operational priorities.

Support recruitment, training, and performance management of staff, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork.

Liaise with housing officers, residents, and contractors to ensure a responsive and customer-focused service.

Monitor stock, equipment, and vehicle maintenance in line with company policies.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance efficiency and environmental sustainability across operations.

About You

Proven experience supervising or leading a grounds maintenance or landscaping team, ideally within the social housing or public sector environment.

Sound horticultural knowledge and strong understanding of grounds maintenance best practice.

Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.

Working knowledge of health & safety regulations, risk assessments, and COSHH.

Full UK driving licence (essential).

Relevant horticultural qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3, PA1/PA6) desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary up to £41,000 per annum

Permanent, full-time contract with a respected employer

Company vehicle and fuel card

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

If you're an experienced supervisor ready to take the next step in your career - or a skilled operative with proven leadership skills - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dedicated team making a real difference in local communities across Essex

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