Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor - Social Housing

Location: Essex
Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We're currently partnering with a leading social housing provider to recruit an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the delivery of high-quality horticultural and environmental maintenance services across residential estates throughout Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who takes pride in maintaining outdoor spaces to the highest standards, ensuring safe, attractive, and sustainable environments for residents and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of grounds maintenance operatives, ensuring all works are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.

• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor standards of work, health & safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.

• Organise daily and weekly work schedules, allocate resources effectively, and manage operational priorities.

• Support recruitment, training, and performance management of staff, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork.

• Liaise with housing officers, residents, and contractors to ensure a responsive and customer-focused service.

• Monitor stock, equipment, and vehicle maintenance in line with company policies.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance efficiency and environmental sustainability across operations.

About You

• Proven experience supervising or leading a grounds maintenance or landscaping team, ideally within the social housing or public sector environment.

• Sound horticultural knowledge and strong understanding of grounds maintenance best practice.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.

• Working knowledge of health & safety regulations, risk assessments, and COSHH.

• Full UK driving licence (essential).

• Relevant horticultural qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3, PA1/PA6) desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £41,000 per annum

• Permanent, full-time contract with a respected employer

• Company vehicle and fuel card

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

If you're an experienced supervisor ready to take the next step in your career - or a skilled operative with proven leadership skills - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dedicated team making a real difference in local communities across Essex.