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We are recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a small grounds team across a range of parks, open spaces, sports facilities, cemeteries and community sites in Ash.

This is a varied role combining team supervision, work planning and administration with hands-on grounds maintenance. Around 60% of the role will focus on managing staff and coordinating work, with approximately 40% involving practical duties.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a team of four grounds staff and for ensuring maintenance work is planned, completed safely and delivered to a high standard.

Responsibilities will include:

• Allocating work and producing weekly task schedules

• Supervising staff and checking completed work

• Coordinating maintenance across parks, open spaces, sports pitches, cemeteries and community facilities

• Carrying out practical grounds maintenance and basic repairs

• Managing staff rotas and occasional weekend or public holiday cover

• Completing risk assessments, COSHH records and other health and safety documentation

• Monitoring tools, machinery, vehicles, PPE and equipment maintenance

• Managing playground inspections and arranging repairs where required

• Maintaining accurate records, inventories and purchase orders

• Identifying specialist works and obtaining contractor quotations

• Supporting community events with setup, dismantling and site clearance

Important Eligibility Information

Applicants must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence

• Have relevant practical grounds maintenance experience

• Have previous experience supervising or coordinating staff

• Be able to work in Ash, Surrey, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm

• Be willing to complete a short application form before submission

You should have:

• Around two years’ experience supervising or leading staff

• Hands-on grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture or similar practical experience

• Experience allocating work and managing day-to-day team activity

• Good organisational and record-keeping skills

• Basic IT skills, including email and spreadsheets

• An understanding of safe working practices and risk assessments

• A practical and flexible approach

• A full UK driving licence

Experience of cemetery maintenance, playground inspections, public facilities or community sites would be useful but is not essential.

What Is Offered

• Salary of £32,061 to £35,412, depending on experience

• £729 out-of-London fringe allowance

• Generous annual leave

• Training and PPE

• A varied role across a range of outdoor and community sites

• Potential overtime opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements may be considered

Application & Interview Process

After applying, shortlisted candidates will be contacted to complete registration with Net Zero Careers and discuss their relevant experience.

Candidates progressing will also need to complete a short application form.

The interview process will consist of one face-to-face interview and will include scenario-based questions around staff supervision and handling workplace situations.

Please ensure your CV clearly shows your grounds maintenance experience and any responsibility you have held for supervising staff, allocating work or managing a team. Applications that do not evidence the essential experience may not progress to telephone screening.

Location: Ash, Surrey
Salary: £32,061 to £35,412, depending on experience, plus £729 out-of-London fringe allowance
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Closing date: 31 July 2026