Due to exciting growth in our maintenance division an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor based in Cambridge. You will have a good understanding of seasonal grounds maintenance and experience with a high quality finish and possess an excellent attention to detail.

Tasks include cutting grass with ride on/push mowers and strimmers; pruning shrubs and trees with shears, hedge cutters, and chainsaws (if qualified); removal of weeds with herbicide and by hand; leaf and debris collection using blowers, vacuums, and our Schmidt Road Sweeper (skills permitting).

You will work as part of a team carrying out high specification works on estates throughout Cambridge in a company vehicle. Hours of work will be 45 hours per week (if travelling direct to site), Monday to Friday, with opportunity for overtime paid at time and a half during the week and on Saturdays if available and desired.

Essential:

Full clean driving licence
Experience in grounds maintenance (hands on 5 yrs + preferred)
PA1 & PA6
Good face to face client liaison skills
Ability to problem solve
Previous supervisory experience/team leader

Preferred:

DBS
Horticultural qualification
Experience with large ride on/agricultural machinery
Other tickets, e.g. chainsaw, forestry and arboriculture
Experience in client liaison and delivery of high quality specification
What’s in it for you:
Overtime at time and a half
Auto enrolment in Company pension
Sponsored training
Opportunities to progress and grow within the Company

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative who enjoys working outdoors, no matter what the weather. We encourage a positive can-do attitude and good team spirit so if this sounds like the job for you, please apply within. We look forward to hearing from you.

Salary

Starting from £13.75 per hour depending on experience. Plus, overtime paid at time and a half. Salary will be discussed upon interview.

Company Description

Giles Landscapes & Management Ltd has over 35 years experience specialising in a number of landscaping services for the commercial, private and public sector. We are proud to be Chelsea Flower Show Gold and Silver Medal Winners and Britsh Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) Award Winners. We work alongside well renowned clients such as Bidwells, FCC Environment, and building contractors such as SDC, Kier, Hill, Taylor Wimpey, Vistry and more. We are a growing Company, looking to expand our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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