Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

28,000 per year

Guildford, Surrey

This is a hands-on role, supervising the daily activities of an outdoor, grounds maintenance workforce of eight.

• Allocating tasks to the team on a daily basis
• Ensuring quality standards and performance targets are monitored
• Ensuring the team works efficiently and service improvements are identified and implemented
• Ensuring property and equipment are cleaned and maintained
• Ensuring team members adhere to safe systems of work and all machinery and equipment are used in accordance with health and safety guidance
• Ensuring contract documentation is completed comprehensively and kept up to date
• Communicating clearly and effectively
• Overseeing annual leave requests
• Grass and hedge cutting in public open spaces
• Maintenance of flower displays and bedding to include watering and weeding
• Supervise the operation of greenhouses, potting up plants and preparing hanging baskets
• Oversee the installations of hanging baskets, planters and displays
• Drive vehicles and equipment as required for grounds maintenance work
• Assist with the overseeing of funerals, to include the marking of graves and being present at interments
• Monitor the use of consumables items and arrange their replenishment
• Make recommendations regarding improved work systems, labour and machinery utilisation
• In extreme weather to assist in clearing and gritting footpaths
• Ensure the health and safety policy is adhered to and followed
• Work with colleagues to ensure risk assessments are current and fit for purpose
• Actively promote good employee relations and safety practices

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