Overview
Grounds Maintenance Manager
Chesterfield | £28 - 31.5k + car, 10 % pension, private medical
Our client is a land-owning quality Open Space Management Company with a growing diverse portfolio of over 320 housing developments throughout England and Wales and are committed to providing value for money and high quality.
Their open spaces include a variety of features such as extensive soft landscaping, play areas, roadways, street lighting and drainage. They also manage a wide variety of habitat types and have an ever-increasing desire to improve the ecological value of their developments. Their simple principle is to deliver effective, high-quality land management that sustains and adds value for the long-term benefit of the environment, the development, and its residents.
Duties and Responsibilities
To oversee the management and sub-contracted maintenance of public open spaces on allocated developments to a high standard, which will include but is not limited to:
* Liaising with sub-contractors daily and ensuring conformity with their contract.
* Conducting regular development inspections and reporting on our client's bespoke inspection app (tablet based) ensuring quality and Health and Safety requirements are met.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with your sub-contractors including educating and enhancing their skills.
* Producing monthly reports to the Operations Manager for your region.
* Inspecting playground equipment (training provided) and arranging necessary repairs.
* Liaising with residents and responding to their queries delivering excellent customer service.
* Follow best practice guidelines.
* Be self-motivated and identify opportunities for amenity and biodiversity improvements.
Who They\'re Looking For
* Hold a degree in one of the following fields: Horticulture, Ecology, or Conservation; OR experience in a similar role; OR 3 years' working at the operative/supervisory level of grounds maintenance.
* Ability to prioritise, problem solve and manage both short-term and long-term aspirations for a given development.
* A full, clean driving licence.
* Applicants must demonstrate a desire to manage the delivery of consistent high-quality grounds maintenance.
* Effective communication skills when liaising with residents and sub-contractors.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* A good understanding and use of IT.
* Ecological and Horticultural credentials or a keen interest would be desirable.
What You Will Get
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* 10% Non-contributory pension scheme
* Death in service insurance and private medical cover
* Company car
* Laptop, iPad, and iPhone
This position requires a satisfactory basic DBS check and driving licence check.
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