Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Newport
- Date: 16 hours ago
Description:
Supervisor
Grounds Maintenance & Horticulture
Isle of Wight
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 plus Car Allowance
Overtime and call-out opportunities
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established infrastructure and environmental services contractor seeking a Supervisor to join their operational team on the Isle of Wight.
This Supervisor position offers the opportunity to lead a range of frontline services, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard across multiple operational disciplines. The successful Supervisor will oversee field-based teams and specialist subcontractors while supporting the planning and coordination of day-to-day activities.
The role combines office-based planning and administration with regular site attendance, providing a varied and rewarding opportunity for an organised and people-focused professional.
The Role
As Supervisor, you will be responsible for coordinating workforce activities, ensuring resources are effectively deployed and maintaining high levels of service delivery across a range of environmental and operational services.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and directing operational teams to achieve programme requirements
Scheduling and coordinating routine and reactive works
Managing grounds maintenance activities including grass cutting, vegetation management and related environmental services
Supporting drainage, cleansing and seasonal operational programmes
Planning labour, plant and material requirements
Monitoring productivity, quality and health & safety performance
Investigating and resolving customer queries and service issues
Conducting site inspections and operational audits
Managing supplier and subcontractor performance
Tracking expenditure and assisting with budget control
Producing reports and maintaining operational recordsAbout You To be considered for this Supervisor opportunity, applicants should have:
Essential
Previous supervisory, team leader or operational management experience
Strong background within horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance or a related environment
Experience organising field-based teams and workloads
Excellent planning and coordination abilities
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Full UK driving licenceDesirable
Knowledge of seasonal or winter response activities
Experience managing external contractors and subcontractors
Understanding of operational performance and service delivery contractsThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Supervisor looking to take ownership of a diverse operational area and play a key role in delivering essential services across the Isle of Wight