Application Close Date: 12/04/2019 (Closed)

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor – South Wales (Newport based)

We have long term grounds maintenance contracts throughout south wales. Due to recent contracts awarded we are seeking a Supervisor to oversee these contracts in South Wales and to continue to develop our business in the area.

Based at our Newport office, the successful candidate will be an experienced and proactive supervisor, able to offer local operational management and support to our customers and service users across the region.  Monitoring the progress of scheduled work on site and taking quick and effective action to maintain high productivity, customer satisfaction and profit targets. Working to clear procedures to ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.

You will have responsibility for up to 9 field teams working primarily across Newport  for a large and prestigious housing customer delivering a holistic grounds maintenance regime to all sites.

Qualifications and requirements

You will be qualified in horticulture or similar field with a minimum of 3 years junior management experience on similar contracts, hold a UK drivers licence and live within 45 mins of Newport. Monitoring of productivity is a vital part of the role with the use of the Glendale online field management works programme a pivotal tool for the post holder so good IT knowledge and a passion for modern management techniques is required along with great time and people management, administrative and communication skills.

What can Glendale offer you?

Up to £25,000 p.a. depending on experience & qualifications along with a vehicle, pension and  28 days annual leave (inc statutory leave).

Glendale is a well established business that is growing so successful applicants can look forward to joining  a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people. If you feel like you could bring some fresh ideas to the table we want to hear from you. Please apply with a letter of application and CV to recruit@glendale-services.co.uk  by 12 April 2019.

About Glendale

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK