Farnham, Surrey
£33,500
37 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
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Grass and hedge cutting using petrol mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and blowers
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Gardening and horticultural work such as planting, pruning, weeding and flowerbed maintenance
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Litter picking, sweeping and cleansing outdoor, public spaces
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Excellent understanding of Health and Safety at work
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To motivate and engage with staff to improve performance at work
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To arrange work schedules and working patterns, in consultation with the Manager to ensure best productivity and safe working
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Driving a 3.5tn van from one location to another
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Demonstrable experience gained within a landscaping environment
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Excellent and proven communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and interface with a diverse range of people
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To check and submit paperwork as required ensuring that it is accurate, on time and compliant with standards
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Following the organisation's policies to work in all seasonal weather as long as it's safe to do so
Essential Skills:
* Full, manual, UK driving licence
* A good team player
* The ability to build strong working relationships
* Reliable and a good timekeeper
Salary description
£33500.00 - £33500.00 per year