Job Description
Role Title: Housing Grounds Maintenance Services Working Supervisor
Role Family: Operational Services
Location: Tandridge District (base in Oxted or Caterham)
Grade: TA2/M1
Duration/Hours: 37 Hours per week
Main Purpose
To efficiently and effectively manage the in-house grounds maintenance team maintaining sites included in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), ensuring work is carried out to the required standard and in a safe manner while complying with all relevant legislation. This role involves hands-on operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prioritize and assign tasks for the HRA sites
2. Manage and update council site data for HRA
3. Respond to enquiries regarding grounds maintenance management
4. Manage daily operations of the grounds maintenance service
5. Produce work schedules and deliver toolbox talks
6. Audit and inspect quality of work by the in-house team
7. Manage and ensure completion of scheduled works
8. Manage additional works and quality assurance
9. Budget management and KPI reporting
10. Communicate with customers and Housing Officers about completed works
11. Allocate daily work tasks to the work force
12. Monitor and manage Health and Safety compliance
13. Maintain equipment and arrange for repairs
14. Support operations as needed
Additionally,
15. Collaborate with other managers, supervisors, and officers for effective asset management
16. Utilize the council’s computerized system and assist in service provision administration
17. Conduct routine inspections of council play equipment
18. Support Parks and Open Spaces Officer as required
19. Assist the Council's Arboriculture Officer in managing tree stock on Housing Land
20. Support Head of Environment in service management when needed
Supporting the Council’s Culture
21. Promote the Council’s purpose, aims, and values
22. Promote equality of opportunity
23. Promote a safety culture
24. Adhere to the Council's Attitudes and Approaches framework
Person Specification
Qualifications: [Qualifications should be added based on the specific requirements of the role.]
Essential
Desirable
Educated to GCSE Level in Maths and English
ROSPA or equivalent in playground inspections
Horticultural Qualification
ISOHH managing safety or willingness to undertake this qualification
Previous experience of working in a Grounds Maintenance Environment at se
Lantra or equivalent qualifications in:
Hedge Cutting
Brush cutters
Use of Powered Horticultural Machinery
MO1 Tractor qualification
Chainsaw Qualification
Key Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Excellent people skills, interacting with all types of people and able to change communication style to fit the person
• Highly organised, managing time, resources and competing priorities in a structured and efficient way
• Highly motivated and willing to go out of your way to help clients
• Good IT and administrative skills
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment procedures.
• Full driving licence (Manual) including trailer towing.
Desirable
25. Ability to operate a handheld tablet or similar device
26. Ability to write and record basic information.
27. Some base IT skills or a willingness to undergo training.