Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.
We're a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.
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Assurance & Quality Manager
Location: South Wales
Salary: Competitive + vehicle
Contract Type: Permanent
What you’ll do:
To work proactively with the Senior Operations Manager / Senior Contracts Manager / Ops Director to establish, maintain and promote a positive health & safety culture across the business. The post holder will be instrumental for assisting delivery of health, safety, quality and environmental excellence in keeping with the company’s strategic objectives and legal compliance targets. Responsible for ensuring our integrated management system is in keeping with industry requirements, contract specifications / compliance and provide supporting in their effective implementation across staff and field teams alike.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide advice on all matter’s health, safety, quality, environmental & welfare related to company projects/sites/persons by regularly engaging & visiting Ground Control operational areas, field-based management and operatives.
* Attend regular Divisional operational meetings to provide detailed activity updates, reports, risk, safety performance reviews, highlighting trending of specific areas that need attention/focus.
* Be instrumental on all site compounds set ups and project mobilisation.
* Be instrumental in sign off and AMP / hand back processes. Rota to be implemented for sign off led by assurance and quality manager.
* Ensure Ground Control meets drugs and alcohol monitoring and testing requirements in accordance with industry requirements.
* Advise, coach & mentor colleagues to support the Wales and Western strategy & deliver outstanding HSQE performance across the division.
* Protect people at work and help prevent injury and ill health by championing behavioural safety improvements, safe systems of work and risk management
* Maintain a good understanding of current ISO standards and legal/contractual requirements, in order to brief divisional Directors on gaps/improvements required to ensure compliance.
* Provide support/cover for other team members during holidays/absence. Provide occasional out of hours telephone support as part of Group out of hours service, to support business needs
* Be able to demonstrate and apply effective influencing skills, in ways that offers others the invitation to change their behaviour/attitude/thoughts or ways.
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued 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 and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.