Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.
We're a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.
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Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Green park, Reading
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
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Take ownership. Lead your team. Make a visible impact every day.
You take pride in keeping sites looking their best, leading Field Teams with clarity, and delivering a service clients can rely on. That’s exactly the kind of practical, hands-on leadership we value at Ground Control.
We’re looking for a Grounds Maintenance Working Supervisor to support the Contract Manager and ensure high standards across your sites. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility on the ground, where your leadership directly affects service quality and client satisfaction.
What you’ll do
In this role, you’ll take responsibility for delivering high-quality grounds maintenance and tree works while leading and supporting your Field Teams.
* Assist the Contract Manager in planning and overseeing daily operations, ensuring sites are safe, tidy, and meet client standards.
* Lead and motivate Field Teams, providing clear instructions, monitoring performance, and resolving issues on-site.
* Coordinate machinery, vehicles, equipment, and team schedules efficiently.
* Conduct regular quality checks, address problems promptly, and maintain Health & Safety compliance at all times.
* Operate machinery safely and carry out small-scale urgent works when needed.
* Support extra works opportunities, supervising additional tasks to improve service and client satisfaction.
* Attend client meetings as required, helping maintain strong, professional relationships.
* Keep accurate records of completed work, inspections, and site visits.
What you’ll get
* A competitive salary with company benefits reflecting the level of responsibility and hands-on leadership required.
* A company vehicle and mobile phone to support your daily site work.
* Pension, wellbeing support, and recognition rewards.
* The chance to develop leadership skills while directly managing Field Teams and making a visible impact on sites.
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience supervising grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticultural teams.
* Confident, organised, hands-on leader who motivates teams and ensures work is delivered efficiently and to high standards.
* Practical problem solver who can tackle issues early, prioritise tasks, and adapt to changing site demands.
* Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, machinery operation, and modern grounds maintenance practices.
* Full UK driving licence for travel to site.
* PA1/PA6 spraying license or horticultural qualifications (desirable)
* Commitment to high-quality service delivery, safety, and client satisfaction.
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.