Ground Maintenance Area Manager
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Job Summary
East Area Manager
Location: Ashford and surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent 40 hours per week
Take ownership. Build lasting relationships. Make a visible impact every day.
You take pride in delivering high standards building strong client relationships and running your area efficiently and professionally. Thats exactly what were looking for in this role.
Were seeking a dedicated Area Manager to oversee grounds maintenance operations for two key clients across the Reading area. Youll be responsible for managing day-to-day delivery ensuring contracts run smoothly client expectations are exceeded and teams are supported to perform at their best.
This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for operational performance client satisfaction and service quality across your region.
What youll do
In this role youll take ownership of your area and ensure grounds maintenance services are delivered consistently and to a high standard.
Oversee the delivery of grounds maintenance contracts across your area ensuring sites meet required standards and procedures
Carry out regular site audits and quality inspections to maintain service excellence
Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and meetings
Lead KPI meetings to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement
Conduct quality surveys to ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded
Provide quotes for additional grounds maintenance and tree works ensuring work is delivered on time and to specification
Hold monthly meetings to review progress performance and improvement plans
Manage and support teams across your area building a positive and productive team culture
What youll get
Responsibility for a defined area and key client relationships
A role where your leadership directly influences service quality and client satisfaction
The opportunity to manage multiple sites and contracts within a structured operational environment
Support from the wider operational and management teams
Development opportunities through hands-on leadership turnaround work and cross-functional collaboration
Competitive package including company vehicle private GP wellbeing support bonus scheme pension volunteering days and recognition rewards
What were looking for
Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping management ideally at Contract Operations or Area Manager level
Experience managing client relationships including attending meetings handling feedback and delivering against SLAs and KPIs
Operational leadership experience managing multiple sites and contracts across a defined area
Experience preparing and managing quotes for additional works
Strong understanding of quality control and compliance requirements
Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations RAMS and environmental compliance
Experience conducting performance reviews and driving continuous improvement
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise across multiple projects
A full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required
About Ground Control
Ground Control is a certified B Corporation committed to caring for the environment our people and the communities we serve. Since 1973 weve led the industry through quality sustainability and a genuine commitment to doing the right thing. Our Contract Managers are trusted supported and given the autonomy they need to deliver work they can be proud of.
If youre a Contract Manager who values professionalism accountability and the ability to make a visible difference every day wed love to hear from you.
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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 sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief 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.
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About Company
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