Grounds Supervisor

Offer ID:

77372

Job:

Support Functions / Other

Contract type:

Grounds Supervisor

Schedule:

Full-Time

Country:

United Kingdom

Equans is looking for a Grounds Supervisor to join our team, working in Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, on a permanent basis. This role involves working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000.00 per annum, along with an attractive benefits package.

Shift Pattern:

Mon to Fri - 0700-1600

Position Overview:

Main Purpose of Job To maintain the allocated site and associated grounds to a professional standard, by means You will be part of the wider FM team with your primary responsibilities looking after a mix of planting types, including container planting, garden space and commercial premises.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct litter picking and external grounds sweeping duties.
Undertake weed control to the planters, raised beds and turfed areas Fertilizing lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs as required by the most appropriate and safest means.
Carry out winter maintenance preparation in advance of adverse weather and snow clearing duties including gritting services. Keep abreast of adverse weather conditions and put in place the relevant measures to ensure the site is kept safe for all users.
Performing routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging lawns Irrigate plants, maintain proper watering schedules and spreading mulch
Lawn care by means of hand tools and mechanically propelled gardening equipment.
Road and rainwater gulley maintenance and clearance of leaves and debris. Unblocking tiered planter drainage channels and gutter cleaning.
Seasonal clearance of fallen leaves.
Jet washing of external slabs & stairways..
Monitor plant health and apply fertilizers or pesticides as needed in accordance with safety guidelines
Proactively monitor the estate logging all actions with the central Helpdesk, reporting issues or concerns at the earliest possible opportunity to ensure top-tier customer satisfaction.
Move materials, stock and furniture as necessitated by department requirements. This will include external waste bin movement between external areas and the waste store.
Use relevant tools and equipment and machinery in a safe manner.

What we offer.

Generous holiday allowance
Company share scheme
2 paid volunteering days a year
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Employee assistance programme

Who are we looking for?

Ideally have certified relevant qualifications or suitable equivalent.
1+ years of groundskeeping or related experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Proficient in using manual and power tools safely.
Free from allergies that interfere with Groundskeeper duties.
Ability to follow instructions.
Available to work overtime.
Proficient with sending emails.
Physically agile and dexterous.
Ability so supervise works carried out by subcontractors where required

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

Place:

Workplace : Kew, Richmond Kew United Kingdom

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