Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Chester Cheshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Overview
One of our clients are seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality grounds services at a large site in Broughton.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a large-scale, high-profile estate, managing a team of circa 20 staff and ensuring exceptional standards across all external areas, including landscaped grounds and sports surfaces.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately 20 grounds maintenance operatives
Plan and coordinate daily and seasonal maintenance schedules
Oversee all planned and reactive grounds maintenance activities
Manage turf care, fertilisation programmes and general horticultural practices
Take responsibility for seasonal services, including winter gritting and adverse weather response
Ensure all grounds machinery and equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately
Manage external contractors and suppliers for servicing, materials and support
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards, including RAMS and COSHH
Maintain high standards of site presentation across all external areas
Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams
About You
Proven experience in a Grounds Maintenance Manager / Grounds Manager / Senior Supervisor role
Experience managing larger teams (ideally 10+ staff)
Strong knowledge of grounds maintenance, horticulture and turf management
Hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Full UK driving licence
Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment
Qualifications (Desirable)
NVQ Level 2 in Grounds Maintenance, Sports Turf or similar
PA1, PA2a, PA6 spraying certificates
Experience maintaining sports pitches
IOSH Managing Safely
Forklift, chainsaw or towing licences
First Aid
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary of £40,000
Early finish every Friday
Opportunity to lead a large, well-established team
Work on a prestigious, high-profile site
Career progression within a global organisation
Apply Now
If you're an experienced and motivated Grounds Maintenance Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. If interested, please send your CV or call Tom on (phone number removed) to take the next step in your career