LOCATION: London & Home Counties

Garden Maintenance Supervisor

Our client seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to be responsible for the daily running of the Maintenance Team throughout an assigned portfolio of high-end residential and commercial properties - to deliver safe and compliant services while meeting contractual specifications on time and on budget.

You will be accountable to the Head of Maintenance

Your key results areas will be:

Client satisfaction

Team Communication & Reporting

Health & Safety compliance

Adherence to work and time schedules

SITE OPERATIONS:

* Conduct regular site inspections to ensure adherence to quality, safety standards, and timely execution of tasks.

* Proactive management of the maintenance team garden reports, ensuring efficient remedial action by outsourcing to the Maintenance Supervisor: Small Works and timely communication to clients.

* Supervise and execute general garden maintenance, encompassing mowing, pruning, mulching, irrigation, and pre-planting area preparations.

* Perform physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting, standing, walking, and repetitive motions, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols.

* Ensure proper care and maintenance of all equipment used in maintenance operations.

* Provide cover & support for maintenance & soft landscaping teams during periods of annual leave and/or sick leave, or as required.

TEAM MANAGEMENT:

Collaborate with Team Leaders to ensure that all team members are adequately equipped with essential tools, equipment, and materials daily.

Schedule and conduct regular team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, safety measures, and any required updates.

Enforce Health & Safety procedures, including timely reporting and assessments, using our software system to drive ISO compliance.

ADMINISTRATION:

* Engage in communication with clients and subcontractors as needed.

* Attend and report at fortnightly maintenance management meetings.

* Attend regular Health & Safety Committee meetings.

* Resourcing & schedule adjustments, including communicating all schedules to teams.

* Thoroughly monitor irrigation systems, outsourcing shutdowns, start-up programs and remedial actions to Small Works.

* Ensure timely and adequate stock of materials for teams, ordering essentials like cleaning products and fertilisers to maintain uninterrupted operations throughout the year.

* Ensure lock up unit is kept tidy, safe and well stocked.

* Plan, price, and supervise small landscape improvement projects for existing clients, such as bed replanting, to be completed within small works projects.

* Maintain strong relationships with employees, subcontractors, and clients, promoting a positive work environment and a strong professional reputation.

* Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Head of Maintenance, ensuring the health and safety guidelines are always upheld.

BENEFITS

* 8am to 4.30pm 5 days per week Monday to Friday (with overtime/weekend work available.)

* 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

* Length of service holiday accrual (up to 25 days).

* Birthday day off

* Pension scheme

* Refer a friend bonus (£500 after tax)

* Health Cash Plan

* Employee Assistance Program

* Employee e-learning platform

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Quarterly social events

* Salary: £ 38,000 - £42,000 per annum DOE