Garden Maintenance Supervisor - Greater London, United Kingdom - Fresh Horticultural Careers

Description

Garden Maintenance Supervisor

Our client seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to be responsible for the daily running of the Maintenance Team throughout an assigned portfolio of high-end residential and commercial properties - to deliver safe and compliant services while meeting contractual specifications on time and on budget.

You will be accountable to the Head of Maintenance

Your key results areas will be:

• Client satisfaction
• Team Communication & Reporting
• Health & Safety compliance
• Adherence to work and time schedules
  

SITE OPERATIONS:

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure adherence to quality, safety standards, and timely execution of tasks.
• Proactive management of the maintenance team garden reports, ensuring efficient remedial action by outsourcing to the Maintenance Supervisor: Small Works and timely communication to clients.
• Supervise and execute general garden maintenance, encompassing mowing, pruning, mulching, irrigation, and pre-planting area preparations.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting, standing, walking, and repetitive motions, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of all equipment used in maintenance operations.
• Provide cover & support for maintenance & soft landscaping teams during periods of annual leave and/or sick leave, or as required.

TEAM MANAGEMENT:

• Collaborate with Team Leaders to ensure that all team members are adequately equipped with essential tools, equipment, and materials daily.
• Schedule and conduct regular team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, safety measures, and any required updates.
• Enforce Health & Safety procedures, including timely reporting and assessments, using our software system to drive ISO compliance.

ADMINISTRATION:

• Engage in communication with clients and subcontractors as needed.
• Attend and report at fortnightly maintenance management meetings.
• Attend regular Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Resourcing & schedule adjustments, including communicating all schedules to teams.
• Thoroughly monitor irrigation systems, outsourcing shutdowns, start-up programs and remedial actions to Small Works.
• Ensure timely and adequate stock of materials for teams, ordering essentials like cleaning products and fertilisers to maintain uninterrupted operations throughout the year.
• Ensure lock up unit is kept tidy, safe and well stocked.
• Plan, price, and supervise small landscape improvement projects for existing clients, such as bed replanting, to be completed within small works projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with employees, subcontractors, and clients, promoting a positive work environment and a strong professional reputation.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Head of Maintenance, ensuring the health and safety guidelines are always upheld.

BENEFITS

• 8am to 4.30pm 5 days per week Monday to Friday (with overtime/weekend work available.)
• 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Length of service holiday accrual (up to 25 days).
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonus (£500 after tax)
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee e-learning platform
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Quarterly social events
• Salary: £ 38,000 - £42,000 per annum DOE