Greenspace - Team Manager - Liverpool, United Kingdom - HMS

Description

We are currently looking for a Greenspace Team Manager to join HMS

This role is based in Liverpool with travel to other sites in the North West required.

Our Greenspace division specialises in maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces through expert horticultural, arboricultural, and landscaping services. We pride ourselves on our dedication to sustainability and excellence in customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of 20-25 staff with a direct report of 4 individuals and manage budgets approximating £750k, contributing to a turnover of £3 million per annum.
• Lead your team to meet and exceed performance targets, ensuring the highest quality of service across all customer interactions.
• Manage comprehensive grounds maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, grass cutting, pruning, and landscaping.
• Efficiently allocate resources, manage subcontractor relations, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee the maintenance of equipment and stock levels to support ongoing operational needs.
• Assess workload, forecast needs, and set priorities to meet operational requirements and objectives.
• Investigate areas of high cost, inefficiencies and poor performance and make necessary changes to operational working practices to deliver projects to programme.
• Make decisions as required on the progress of works because of bad weather, poor working conditions or safety reasons, ensuring that the customer is kept informed.
• issue instructions and works orders to subcontractors.
• Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within your team. Mentor and develop staff, including handling people services related matters in line with company policies.
• Promote positive health and safety throughout the service and operational workforce.
• Utilise IT systems effectively to enhance service delivery.

Skills & Experience

• ONC / NVQ Level 4 in Horticulture, Landscaping related discipline.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in management related discipline.
• SMSTS/IOSH or similar Health and Safety Qualification.
• PA1/PA6 spraying
• Full UK or EU driving license

PLEASE NOTE:

Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed;

• Right to work verification
• Qualification certificate check
• 2x Completed references
• OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
• DBS check (if required for role)
• Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C's

What we offer:

• Car Allowance - £3,947
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Family Support: Enjoy enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, ensuring you can focus on what matters most during significant life events.
• Financial Flexibility: Take advantage of our holiday purchase scheme, Aviva pension plan, and Salary Finance for affordable loans. With Wagestream, access a portion of your pay instantly.
• Travel and Transport: Explore our lease car scheme and employee discounts on various products, including bikes and holidays.
• Continuous Learning: Access a range of learning opportunities, including e-learning workshops and support for professional qualifications.
• Recognition and Well-being: Participate in our reward and recognition schemes, volunteer in your community, and benefit from enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
• Flexible Working: We champion flexible and agile working, supporting your individual needs and preferences.
• Comfortable Workspaces: Enjoy well-designed offices with excellent public transport links, alongside access to employee assistance programs and occupational health support.
• Health and Wellness: For eligible employees, we offer BUPA health expenses coverage, ensuring your health needs are taken care of.

Join us and thrive in a supportive environment that values your personal and professional growth.