The RoleAre you a natural leader who takes pride in creating safe, well-maintained and visually high-standard environments? We’re looking for a Grounds Maintenance Manager to play a key role in keeping our operational and non-operational sites across Wastewater, Water and Network areas looking their best.In this role, you’ll support the Operations Manager and lead a team of dedicated Grounds Maintenance Team Leaders and operatives—ensuring the delivery of consistent site standards in line with our ground’s maintenance plans. You’ll balance hands-on field presence with strategic oversight, working three days from our Warrington office and two days out on-site, supporting teams, monitoring quality, and making sure our sites remain compliant, safe, and welcoming for colleagues, customers and partners.Role AccountabilitesManaging a multi-site Grounds Maintenance team, including all aspects of attendance, performance, wellbeing and day-to-day people leadership.Leading a small team of equipment fitters to ensure all machinery is safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard.Driving efficiency and productivity by improving processes, planning daily work schedules and ensuring all tasks are completed safely and on time.Managing an annual budget of £1.5–3m, operating as a profit-centre and taking accountability for both income and expenditure.Overseeing 20–25 base locations with responsibility for a fleet and equipment portfolio valued at £1.5–3m.Working closely with Supply Chain partners to ensure all third-party contracts deliver value for money and strong operational performance.Building strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external representatives across multiple business areas.Leading all HR-related responsibilities for your team, ensuring a positive, safe and inclusive working environment.Ensuring full compliance with He
