Senior Supervisor - Green Park
Senior Supervisor - Green Park
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JOB TITLE Senior Supervisor Green Park
Location: Green Park Reading
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
What youll do:
Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of grounds maintenance and tree works. The role involves managing resources leading a team and maintaining excellent client relationships. It requires a strong background in landscaping grounds maintenance or horticulture along with supervisory experience. Expected to monitor operational performance identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety: Verify that all necessary documentation and site records including RAMS and permits are in place before work commences. Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with Ground Controls health safety quality and environmental standards.
Quality Monitoring: Conduct daily quality monitoring of grounds and tree works to ensure high standards are reached in accordance with contract or client specification. Resolve any problems at ground level.
Resource Coordination: Coordinate resources including direct employees field teams. machinery vehicles and equipment.
Scheduling & Work Planning: Plan coordinate and manage staff rotas and field team work schedules to ensure efficient coverage and timely task completion. Adapt schedules as needed to address workload fluctuations staff absences and priority demands. Organise and prioritise daily work assignments ensuring deadlines are consistently met while maintaining operational efficiency.
Machinery Operation: Operate machinery such as hedge cutters mowers and hand tools safely and effectively. Ensure vehicles machinery tools and work sites are clean well-maintained and presentable
Work Instructions: Issue work instructions to staff and verify task completion.
Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with your team to deliver high-quality results. Communicate clearly with managers and colleagues to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
Staff Training & Mentoring: Conduct basic training and mentoring for new and existing staff members to enhance performance.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor staff performance and address any shortcomings with the Senior Contract Manager.
Extra Works: Assist in delivering ad-hoc works as directed by the Senior Contract Manager. Identify price and supervise additional works where necessary.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all completed tasks and site visits.
Client Meetings: Attend client meetings where appropriate to discuss service performance and improvements.
Environmental Sustainability: Support environmental sustainability initiatives through responsible work practices.
Compliance & Procedures: Adhere to all company systems procedures and technological solutions for capturing and recording work.
What were looking for:
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
Previous relevant experience as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor or Team Leader.
Strong knowledge and experience in grounds maintenance landscaping or horticulture.
Ability to lead motivate and develop a team or sub-contractors while upholding company values and standards.
Full valid UK driving license (essential) as the role requires the use of a company vehicle and mobile phone.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing work environments.
Experience in planning and scheduling tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with team members supervisors and external stakeholders
Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Experience with modern grounds maintenance equipment and technology.
Familiar with Health & Safety procedures correct use of PPE manual handling and COSHH.
Flexibility to work outdoors in various weather conditions and adapt to changing priorities.
Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
PA1 and PA6 qualifications.
Familiarity with cost control and resource allocation.
Builds trust and rapport with field teams and colleagues through clear honest communication.
Acts with integrity honesty and accountability in all aspects of work ensuring ethical and professional conduct.
Leads by example encouraging commitment by colleagues.
Maintains a customer-focused mindset committed to understanding and meeting the needs of clients and stakeholders while preserving professional relationships.
Approaches challenges with a problem-solving mindset focusing on practical and effective solutions.
Organises and prioritises tasks efficiently managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and performs well under pressure
Commitment to maintaining high-quality service standards.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to health and safety standards.
Willingness to take ownership of responsibilities and drive continuous improvement.
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:
23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Employment Type
Full Time
