Hillington
Grounds Maintenance Manager
Your New Role
The Grounds Maintenance Manager’s purpose is to lead & manage the operations team, developing an operations programme of work in line with the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values. They will be responsible for ensuring Company policies are implemented, monitored, and audited, ensuring resources and equipment are adequate for the workload. They must ensure that work standards meet the client expectations and maintain client and colleague communications at all times
About You
Essential Qualifications/Skills/Experience
- Driving licence (Required)
- Management Level Qualification (Preferred)
- Industry Related Qualifications (Preferred)
- IOSH Managing Safely (Preferred)
- LANTRA Awards - Ped Mowers/Brushcutter/Hand Held Hedge Trimmer (Preferred)
- PA1 + PA6 (Preferred)
Desirable Qualifications/Skills/Experience
- Previous experience in a management position
- Landscaping or ground maintenance and winter gritting experience.
- Proven experience in the formation of estimates, quotes and tenders.
- Experience in the use of tools and equipment such as mowers, strimmers & hedge cutters.
- Commercial awareness
- IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office package
- Planning and programming experience
- Experience and ability to encourage and enable personal development of and recognise and reward team.
- Experience and ability to lead by and set an example.
- Experience in building collaborative relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers.
Our Benefits
We value our people and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:
- Career Development: Professional qualifications and accreditation
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support and access to counselling
- Access to 24/7 virtual GP
- Occupational Health support
- Tax-Efficient Benefits via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice):
- Cycle to Work
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Employee Discount Scheme: Discounts on hundreds of retailers, including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships, and more
- Social Committees: Established local social committees with a calendar of regular social events
- Life Assurance Cover
- Flexible Working
- Long Service Awards
- Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference through local community projects and initiatives
Your New Company
The UK’s utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. We are looking for someone passionate about the industry and supporting our teams in delivering essential services 24/7/365, making a real difference to local people and communities.
At Ipsum, we are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing and ambitious business, we offer opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to help you progress in your career. Our investment in our people enhances our expertise and flexibility, enabling us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers.
Ipsum is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
