Location: Kingston, Surrey
Hourly rate: £16.82-17.70
Working hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am-4.00pm (40 hours)
Our client is Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services.
In the UK, they employ over 3,000 people who each help shape the future of the green industry.
We seek an experienced Supervisor to join their team at Bushy Park near Kingston.
The successful candidate will assist with the day to day running of this Royal Park contract.
We are looking for an individual with strong, all-round knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping and horticulture, together with leadership qualities who can assist management in implementing policies and practices, ensuring H&S regulations are followed.
Applicants require strong communication skills and must be able to liaise with management to build and maintain excellent client relationships.
Your responsibilities will fall across several areas, including relationship building; client/customer care; people management and contract delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* To assist in scheduling works and coordinate resources according to contract specifications and workload.
* To ensure teams are prepared in terms of tool and machinery requirements for all tasks (conducting safety checks, end of day equipment checks, and ordering of parts, materials, uniform and PPE when required).
* Build and maintain client relationships, creating a positive impression and demonstrating a proactive attitude, with attendance of weekly contract meetings with clients as needed.
* Strong people management skills, mentoring staff, monitoring work progress and performance all whilst leading by example.
* Monitor time and attendance, collating timesheets for payroll.
* Adhere to HR processes and procedures, managing and supporting employee issues, escalating to management if necessary.
Requirements:
* Supervisory experience required.
* Full, manual UK driving licence is essential.
* Strong communication, client management and IT literacy skills.
* Previous exposure to financial budgets and performance.
Benefits include:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Full uniform and PPE provided.
* Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* Support for personal and professional challenges.
* Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
* Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances
* Colleague of the month and annual awards.
* Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
Our client offers career advancement and development opportunities through bespoke apprenticeship programmes, their extensive in-house training academy, coaching and mentorship. You can join a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Be recognised and rewarded for your hard work with wide-ranging benefits designed to prioritise your wellbeing and support your life choices. And contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment
Salary description
£16.82 - £17.70 per hour