Grounds Contract Manager
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| Job Type | Full TimePermanent |
| Location | Thames Valley |
| Area | Didcot, UKNewbury, UKOxford, UKReading, UKWantage, UK |
| Sector | Engineering |
| Salary | negotiable |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Jacqui Tornros |
| Telephone | 01235 330110 |
| Job Ref | VR/02668 |
| Job Views | 65 |
- Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced Grounds Maintenance contracts manager with previous knowledge and experience within this field to support our Head of grounds and landscaping. The company carries out a range of horticultural duties in this area including grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying and general ground maintenance duties along with winter services.
Duties will include but not limited to- The Day-to-day man management of the ground’s teams
- You will be required to operate machinery, including hedge cutters, mowers and various hand tools as and when needed.
- Operate equipment in accordance with experience and training and showing other team members how to use the tools correctly.
- Conduct basic practical training and mentoring sessions with new and existing staff members.
- Effectively manage performance and promptly raise shortcomings with the head of grounds and landscaping.
- Ensure Health and Safety compliance at all times.
- Ensure work instructions / schedules are issued to staff and to verify completion of works.
- Assist with the delivery of ad-hoc works on a practical level upon the instruction of your line manager
- To carry out joint inspections with client in absence of the head of grounds and landscaping and identify and additional works. Initial measure and quantify additional works.
- Ensure work schedules are carried out as instructed.
- Undertake any training required to carry out duties.
- To report promptly and accurately on all activities to the head of grounds and landscaping.
- To attend if required meetings with clients
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will have quality and customer satisfaction at the heart of your delivery and always be looking to progress your professional career and personal development.
You’ll need a breadth of knowledge and experience of working in the Grounds Maintenance industry ideally with a strong focus and possess the ability to lead and inspire a team of operatives, whilst promoting our company values and standards.
We would welcome applications from existing Grounds Maintenance Supervisors / Team Leaders with previous knowledge and management experience within this field. PA1 and PA6 qualifications are highly desirable.
A full valid UK driving license is essential for the role as you will be using a company vehicle, as well as a mobile phone and laptop.
Please note:Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.
If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities
Please notethat no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
