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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