Lead Grounds Maintenance Supervisor — Drive Service Excellence

Preferred Title & Escrow Insurance Agency, Inc.; Loughton, Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local grounds services agency in Loughton is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team and ensure high-quality services. The role involves monitoring performance, managing compliance, and innovating service delivery. Suitable candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in grounds maintenance operations. A driving licence is required, and this position offers a competitive salary between £37,000 and £41,000, along with additional benefits such as a cash bonus and private healthcare.

Benefits

Performance-related cash bonus of up to 15%

Pension contributions at 7%

Life insurance at 4 annual salary

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant horticultural and management training.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and Risk Assessments.
• Proven experience in operational/contract management within grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the team to deliver customer-focused services.
• Monitoring team performance to ensure targets are achieved.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Collaborating with staff to improve service quality.
• Maintaining operational ICT systems accurately.
• Assisting with contract management and equipment renewal.
• Meeting client KPIs and delivering tasks on time and within budget.
• Supporting the Operations Manager with innovative approaches.

Skills

Horticultural and management training

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Operational/contract management experience

Education

Relevant professional qualification or equivalent work experience

Job description

A local grounds services agency in Loughton is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team and ensure high-quality services. The role involves monitoring performance, managing compliance, and innovating service delivery. Suitable candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in grounds maintenance operations. A driving licence is required, and this position offers a competitive salary between £37,000 and £41,000, along with additional benefits such as a cash bonus and private healthcare.