Gardener Supervisor
Job Type : Permanent, Temporary, Full Time
Salary : £15 – £16.50/hour
Gardener Supervisor – Barking
£15.00 – £16.50 per hour
7am – 4pm Monday – Friday
Aim of Role:
Your role will be to effectively supervise your team of 5 through the day-to-day activities, ensuring that the requirements of the client and the job specification are fully met for the enjoyment, recreation and safety of the site, employees, and visitors. You will provide support to the Contract Manager in relation to the team compliance of company procedures and policies.
Job Duties
* To have a great understanding and in-depth knowledge of the client’s contractual terms and conditions.
* To effectively supervise your team and ensure that activities and tasks are undertaken to the highest possible safety standards and in accordance with the contractual terms and KPIs.
* To supervise and work as part of the team with the aim of ensuring productive working relationships within
* the team, with other site employees, managers, clients, members of the public and end users.
* To ensure that hand/ power tools and all grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles for your team are kept in good working order and stored safely and securely. Ensuring that all routine maintenance is carried out and escalate any major technical problems to the Assistant/ Contract Manager or the workshop.
* To liaise with the client in a professional manner, handling any issues and requests efficiently and in accordance with company procedure and policies.
* Supervise and assist with hard and soft landscaping projects, where appropriate.
* Participate in and conduct employee and other meetings, ensuring that records are completed in accordance with company procedure and policies.
* Provide a supportive and visible presence for your team, the client and end users.
* Set a positive example to others by complying with all company and site procedures and regulations.
* Train less experienced employees on the job, at the request of the Assistant/ Contract Manager.
Relevant Experience
Ability to carry out all duties and responsibilities of this post, including:
* Horticultural knowledge, proven experience and leading a team.
* Excellent time management, punctual and reliable.
* Good interpersonal skills for dealing with clients and colleagues.
* Capable of working as part of a team and on your own.
* Training – ability to follow correct and safe working practices in use of equipment.
* Evidence of personal and professional development.
Essential requirements:
* Full UK drivers’ licence.
* PA1 and PA6
More Information
- Address Barking and Dagenham, Greater London
