Contract supervisor – grounds maintenance - yeovil

Job description

Contract Supervisor – Grounds Maintenance - Yeovil

Salary: up to £32,000 + company vehicle

Glendale is a market leader in grounds maintenance, arboriculture, and landscaping. We are seeking an ambitious and capable Contract Supervisor to support and oversee grounds maintenance operations across a portfolio of contracts in Somerset and Dorset. This role offers the opportunity to join our management team and play a key part in the day‑to‑day management and performance of our contracts.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a hands‑on Contract Supervisor to support the delivery of multiple grounds maintenance contracts across Somerset and Dorset. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to:

• oversee day‑to‑day operations
• lead and motivate site‑based teams
• maintain strong client relationships
• ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification

This role requires a strong on‑site presence, practical problem‑solving, and the confidence to manage people, performance, and client expectations in a fast‑paced operational environment. You will play a key role in monitoring productivity, supporting winter and summer programmes, identifying opportunities for additional works, and driving continuous improvement across the contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support grounds maintenance teams across multiple sites
• Monitor schedules, performance, quality, and compliance
• Assist with recruitment, training, and development of operatives
• Ensure high standards of health, safety, quality, and customer care
• Support delivery against contractual KPIs and productivity targets
• Liaise professionally with clients and respond to site queries
• Support reporting, inspections, and performance reviews
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice

The Person

• An experienced contract supervisor, team leader, or has similar experience
• Well organised, reliable, and confident managing people
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and contracts
• Practical, proactive, and solutions‑focused
• A strong communicator with both operatives and clients
• Keen to develop their career within contract management

Previous experience in a regulated or client‑facing environment is desirable. A horticultural qualification and good IT skills would be advantageous but are not essential. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated, dependable, and keen to develop within a management role.

What Glendale Can Offer

• Competitive salary up to £32,000
• Company vehicle for use during work
• Performance‑related bonus opportunities
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal (travel, retail, leisure, days out)
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development

Glendale is a well‑established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people. The average service of our managers in the South is 10 years.

Closing Date: 31.07.26

About Glendale

Glendale is one of the UK's largest green space management service providers and a pioneer in the sector for nearly 35 years. We specialise in grounds maintenance, tree care, and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk.