Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

£28,000 per year

Guildford, Surrey

This is a hands-on role, supervising the daily activities of an outdoor, grounds maintenance workforce of eight.

* Allocating tasks to the team on a daily basis

* Ensuring quality standards and performance targets are monitored

* Ensuring the team works efficiently and service improvements are identified and implemented

* Ensuring property and equipment are cleaned and maintained

* Ensuring team members adhere to safe systems of work and all machinery and equipment are used in accordance with health and safety guidance

* Ensuring contract documentation is completed comprehensively and kept up to date

* Communicating clearly and effectively

* Overseeing annual leave requests

* Grass and hedge cutting in public open spaces

* Maintenance of flower displays and bedding to include watering and weeding

* Supervise the operation of greenhouses, potting up plants and preparing hanging baskets

* Oversee the installations of hanging baskets, planters and displays

* Drive vehicles and equipment as required for grounds maintenance work

* Assist with the overseeing of funerals, to include the marking of graves and being present at interments

* Monitor the use of consumables items and arrange their replenishment

* Make recommendations regarding improved work systems, labour and machinery utilisation

* In extreme weather to assist in clearing and gritting footpaths

* Ensure the health and safety policy is adhered to and followed

* Work with colleagues to ensure risk assessments are current and fit for purpose

* Actively promote good employee relations and safety practices

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