Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Farnham, Surrey 31,022 per annum 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Our local authority client in Farnham, Surrey requires a full time, permanent Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Work takes place in parks, allotments, a cemetery and open public spaces throughout the year. Experience in this industry is essential. As a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you will work as part of a team to deliver gardening and cleansing services on behalf of the local council. This is a hands-on role which will see the successful applicant physically work alongside colleagues undertaking grounds maintenance duties. Overseeing the work of a small team of gardeners and operatives Grass and hedge cutting using petrol mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and blowers Gardening and horticultural work such as planting, pruning, weeding and flowerbed maintenance Litter picking, sweeping and cleansing outdoor, public spaces Excellent understanding of Health and Safety at work To motivate and engage with staff to improve performance at work To arrange work schedules and working patterns, in consultation with the Manager to ensure best productivity and safe working Driving a 3.5tn van from one location to another Demonstrable experience gained within a landscaping environment Excellent and proven communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and interface with a diverse range of people To check and submit paperwork as required ensuring that it is accurate, ..... full job details .....