Description We are looking for a Working Foreman to join our Grounds Maintenance team, based in Falmouth and covering the Falmouth / Truro / Camborne areas. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple ground maintenance teams undertaking work across a wide range of sites. The successful candidate will have a wealth of experience in amenity horticulture and a proved track record of leading teams, compiling quotes for work and delivering excellent customer service. The role of Working Foreperson will include: Running a small plant nursery Responsible for high end Horticulture work in parks and gardens Looking after and running a small team of horticulturists, volunteers and apprentices Be responsible for your team’s compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and company policies, including compiling RAMS packs for the teams Monitor contract budgets to ensure all contracts return the required profit. Drive efficiency savings and to look for new and inventive ways of delivery our service Providing supervisory support to teams, helping them keep sites well maintained and to contract specification, to include carrying out and recording site inspections Ensure all the team’s paperwork is correct and submitted on time Monitor and keep to acceptable levels annual leave and sickness across the teams To assist teams with their work as and when required to include – litter picking, shrub pruning, grass and hedge cutting, weed control and removal A genuine interest in horticulture and the ability to provide advice and ideas for improvement across a wide range of different sites Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessments, manufacturer’s guidance and company policy Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as weed control, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks Responding positively to requests for service and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations About you: Skills and experiences: Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 NVQ2 / NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline is essential Recent experience of undertaking a similar role leading teams and experience of operating grounds maintenance machinery This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence, Class C1E/LGV is desirable Self-motivation with the ability to use own initiative We appreciate someone's experience may well outweigh qualifications so please do get in touch if this is the case. For more information please click on the Role Profile Our offer to you Salary: £35,072.00 Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Base: Falmouth, Cornwall Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 24th May 2026 Click here to read more about us and what benefits we offer. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a basic DBS check. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role. To apply It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV. Contact us If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role. Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at the Corserv Group.