Grounds Maintenance Supervisor - Helensburgh Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Location: Helensburgh Pay: 17.03 per hour Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced grounds professional ready to step into a leadership role? We're looking for a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead our team and ensure our outdoor spaces are maintained to the highest standards of safety, presentation, and care. What You'll Be Doing Supervising and supporting grounds maintenance staff, including work allocation and scheduling Delivering on-the-job training, performance feedback, and promoting safe working practices Overseeing routine and seasonal tasks such as grass cutting, hedge maintenance, planting, leaf clearance, gritting, and snow clearing Inspecting sites to maintain high standards and identify issues such as damage, pests, or disease Ensuring safe use, maintenance, and availability of tools, machinery, and materials Planning work around weather, seasonal demands, and site priorities Completing work records, inspections, risk assessments, and toolbox talks Liaising with management and stakeholders on grounds maintenance requirements What We're Looking For Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping Supervisory or team-leading experience (preferred) Good knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance practices Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills A hands-on, solution-focused approach Valid UK driving licence Knowledge of health & safety legislation (desirable) What We Offer Supportive team environment Training and development opportunities Uniform and PPE provided Opportunities for progression Role variety with real responsibility and impact If you take pride in outdoor spaces and enjoy leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250 UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams. Job Reference: com/2201/43853001/52786529/SU SCOT Defence Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!