Contract Supervisor – Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping
Somerset & Dorset | Up to £32,000 + Company Vehicle | Permanent, Full-Time
Glendale, a leading UK provider of grounds maintenance, landscaping, arboriculture, horticulture, and green space management services, is recruiting a Contract Supervisor – Grounds Maintenance to oversee multiple landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts across Somerset and Dorset.
This role is ideal for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Landscaping Supervisor, Horticulture Supervisor, Site Supervisor, or Team Leader looking to progress into contract management within the grounds maintenance, environmental services, or landscaping sector.
Grounds Maintenance Contract Supervisor – Role Overview
As Contract Supervisor, you will support the delivery of professional grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, and external environmental services across a portfolio of commercial and public sector contracts.
Key focus areas include:
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Supervising grounds maintenance operatives, landscapers, gardeners, and horticultural teams
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Managing multiple sites across Somerset & Dorset
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Supporting contract performance, service delivery, and client satisfaction
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Ensuring compliance with health & safety, environmental standards, and contract specifications
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Maintaining high-quality landscaping, turf care, and green space maintenance standards
This is a hands-on operational supervisor role combining site visits, team leadership, client liaison, and contract support.
Key Responsibilities – Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
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Supervise multiple grounds maintenance and landscaping contracts
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Oversee services including grass cutting, hedge cutting, planting, soft landscaping, weed control, and horticultural maintenance
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Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification
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Monitor productivity, KPIs, quality standards, and compliance
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Conduct regular site inspections and client meetings
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Support recruitment, training, and development of grounds staff
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Maintain excellent client relationships across commercial and local authority contracts
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Identify opportunities for additional landscaping or maintenance works
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Support seasonal programmes including winter maintenance and summer grounds care
Candidate Profile – Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping Supervisor
We are interested in candidates with experience in:
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Grounds maintenance supervision or landscaping supervision
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Horticulture, gardening, estate maintenance, or environmental services
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Contract supervision within landscaping or green space maintenance
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Managing mobile teams or multi-site operations
Essential:
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Experience supervising grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture teams
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Strong organisational and people management skills
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Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities
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Good communication and client-facing confidence
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Full UK driving licence (role includes travel)
Desirable:
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Horticulture, landscaping, or environmental qualification
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PA1/PA6 spraying certificates or similar industry tickets
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Experience with local authority or commercial landscaping contracts
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IT skills for reporting and contract administration
Salary, Benefits & Package
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Up to £32,000 salary (DOE)
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Company vehicle (work use)
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Performance-related bonus scheme
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Increasing annual leave with service
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Free gym membership (plus nominated person)
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Health cash plan
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Employee discounts (retail, travel, leisure)
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Pension scheme
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Company sick pay
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Training, CPD, and genuine career progression in grounds maintenance management
About Glendale – Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping Specialists
Glendale is one of the UK's largest providers of:
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Grounds maintenance services
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Commercial landscaping
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Arboriculture and tree care
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Horticultural maintenance
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Green space and environmental services
With nearly 35 years in the sector, Glendale delivers professional landscaping and grounds maintenance solutions to local authorities, commercial clients, and public sector organisations nationwide.
Closing Date: 28 February 2026
Early application recommended as interviews may take place throughout the advertising period.
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