Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Farnham, Surrey

£31,022 per annum

40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Our local authority client in Farnham, Surrey requires a full time, permanent Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Work takes place in parks, allotments, a cemetery and open public spaces throughout the year. Experience in this industry is essential.

As a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you will work as part of a team to deliver gardening and cleansing services on behalf of the local council. This is a hands-on role which will see the successful applicant physically work alongside colleagues undertaking grounds maintenance duties.

* Overseeing the work of a small team of gardeners and operatives

* Grass and hedge cutting using petrol mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and blowers

* Gardening and horticultural work such as planting, pruning, weeding and flowerbed maintenance

* Litter picking, sweeping and cleansing outdoor, public spaces

* Excellent understanding of Health and Safety at work

* To motivate and engage with staff to improve performance at work

* To arrange work schedules and working patterns, in consultation with the Manager to ensure best productivity and safe working

* Driving a 3.5tn van from one location to another

* Demonstrable experience gained within a landscaping environment

* Excellent and proven communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and...