Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Blackburn

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Lead from the front. Keep standards high. Make sure everyone goes home safe.

You take pride in seeing a job done properly. You know how to get the best from field teams, keep work moving and maintain high standards across both grounds maintenance and tree works.

We’re looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor who is confident organising people, resources and workloads while still being willing to get stuck in when needed. You’ll work closely with the Contract Manager, helping to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality services for our customers.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact. From managing field teams and inspecting completed work to quoting tree works and keeping sites compliant, you’ll play an important part in the success of the contract.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day delivery of grounds maintenance and tree works, making sure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the standards expected by our customers.

• Lead and manage field teams, giving people clear direction, setting expectations and supporting them to deliver consistently high standards.
• Plan rotas, schedules and daily workloads, adapting resources to manage absences, changing priorities and additional customer requirements.
• Oversee grounds maintenance and tree works, carrying out regular site inspections and resolving quality or operational issues at ground level.
• Survey, scope and quote tree works, identifying what is required, producing accurate quotations and supervising approved work through to completion.
• Manage operational compliance, ensuring RAMS, permits, site records and other required documentation are accurate and in place before work begins.
• Maintain high Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards, addressing risks quickly and making sure teams follow the correct procedures, PPE requirements, COSHH guidance and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate people, vehicles, machinery and equipment, ensuring teams have the right resources to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Take part in the out-of-hours rota, responding to urgent operational issues when required and helping to maintain a reliable service for our customers.
• Support and develop team members, providing practical coaching, basic training and feedback to improve confidence and performance.
• Build strong customer relationships, attending meetings where appropriate, responding to concerns and identifying opportunities for additional works or service improvements.
• Maintain accurate operational records, using company systems and technology to capture completed work, site visits, compliance information and follow-up actions.

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to lead from the front and make a visible impact across your sites.
• A hands-on role where your decisions directly influence safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
• The trust and autonomy to organise teams, resources and workloads effectively.
• The chance to develop your experience across grounds maintenance, tree works, compliance and commercial quoting.
• Support from an experienced Contract Manager and the wider Ground Control operational team.
• The opportunity to grow your career within a progressive and expanding business.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Team Leader or similar field-based operational leader.
• Strong practical knowledge of grounds maintenance, tree works, landscaping or horticulture.
• Experience managing and coordinating employed subcontractors, and grounds maintenance operatives.
• Knowledge of tree works, with the confidence to assess requirements, prepare quotations and oversee delivery.
• A good understanding of operational and Health & Safety compliance, including RAMS, permits, PPE, manual handling and COSHH.
• Experience planning schedules, rotas and workloads across a fast moving field-based operation.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build effective relationships with team members, managers and customers.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to make decisions when priorities change or problems arise.
• Experience using modern grounds maintenance machinery, equipment and operational technology.
• A full, valid UK driving licence, as the role requires the use of a company vehicle.
• Flexibility to work outdoors in different weather conditions and participate in the out-of-hours rota.
• PA1 and PA6 qualifications, experience of cost control and resource allocation, and a CSCS Card would be advantageous.

If you lead by example, care about keeping your team safe and take pride in delivering work that both you and your customers can be proud of, Ground Control could be the place for you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
• Online GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels. #maint