Grounds Contract Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £25000 – £35000/annum
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Grounds Maintenance contracts manager with previous knowledge and experience within this field to support our Head of grounds and landscaping.
The company carries out a range of horticultural duties in this area including grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying and general grounds maintenance duties along with winter services.
To be successful in this role, you will have quality and customer satisfaction at the heart of your delivery and always be looking to progress your professional career and personal development.
You’ll need a breadth of knowledge and experience of working in the Grounds Maintenance industry ideally with a strong focus and possess the ability to lead and inspire a team of operatives, whilst promoting our company values and standards.
We would welcome applications from existing Grounds Maintenance Supervisors / Team Leaders with previous knowledge and management experience within this field. PA1 and PA6 qualifications are highly desirable.
A full valid UK driving licence is essential for the role as you will be using a company vehicle, as well as a mobile phone and laptop.
The Day-to-day man management of the ground’s teams
You will be required to operate machinery, including hedge cutters, mowers and various hand tools as and when needed.
Operate equipment in accordance with experience and training and showing other team members how to use the tools correctly.
Conduct basic practical training and mentoring sessions with new and existing staff members.
Effectively manage performance and promptly raise shortcomings with the head of grounds and landscaping.
Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.
If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job
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- Address Didcot, Oxfordshire
