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Grounds & Landscaping Supervisor

HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN68AX, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A premier campus in Northampton is looking for a Grounds & Landscaping Supervisor with demonstrable experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and offers a salary of $45,000 to $55,000 per year.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing internal and external grounds teams, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2-3 in Amenity Horticulture, PA1 and PA6 spray certifications, and strong communication skills.
  • The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a commitment to high standards and environmental responsibility.

A premier campus in Northampton is seeking a skilled Grounds & Landscaping Supervisor to maintain and enhance its extensive indoor and outdoor landscaping. This is a hands-on role requiring supervision of both internal grounds staff and an external landscaping contractor. The Supervisor will oversee all landscaping activities, ensuring a high standard of upkeep, safety, and environmental responsibility.Key Responsibilities

  • Team Management: Oversee and coordinate daily activities of internal and external grounds teams to ensure all landscaping meets quality and schedule standards.
  • Scheduling & Task Tracking: Organise and update work schedules, track tasks from initiation to completion, and log issues for prompt resolution.
  • Task Allocation & Prioritisation: Assign tasks to maximise productivity and maintain team performance, offering support as needed.
  • Project Execution: Identify areas for improvement, lead landscaping upgrade projects, and introduce innovative solutions to enhance campus aesthetics.
  • Weather Response: Provide out-of-hours support as needed for weather-related duties, including winter gritting and storm damage mitigation, to maintain site safety and continuity.
  • Environmental Compliance: Support environmental initiatives and ensure all activities comply with campus policies to minimise ecological impact.
  • Effective Communication: Foster clear and proactive communication at all levels to ensure expectations are exceeded and issues are managed to resolution.
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations and ensure all relevant records are up to date.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Horticulture Experience: Demonstrable experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
  • Certification: NVQ Level 2-3 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent (preferred), and PA1 and PA6 spray certifications (required).
  • IT & Communication Skills: Basic IT proficiency and strong communication skills to lead and liaise with diverse teams.
  • Problem Solving & Initiative: Motivated, solutions-oriented, and able to take initiative in managing responsibilities.
  • Health & Safety Knowledge: IOSH Managing Safely certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.

Key AttributesThe ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a passion for landscaping and horticulture. They should demonstrate leadership capabilities, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering high standards in a dynamic environment. A proactive approach to environmental responsibility and safety is essential.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.