Gardening jobs in Halstead

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Grounds Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of our outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, control, operation, and supervision of the Open Spaces & Cemetery Team and ensuring that all work is carried out to a high standard.

• Deputising for the Manager during his absence.
• Allocation of staff to sites according to workload.
• Production and monitoring worksheets.
• Purchasing of general consumables ie whitening, fertiliser, grass seed etc as required.
• To carry out all grounds maintenance and gardening work to schedule and to a high standard
• To deal with personal enquiries from members of the public.
• To ensure the public safety of all persons using the Open Spaces & Cemetery, and other Health & Safety matters and keeping of all Health and Safety records.
• Maintaining all appropriate records, both financial and administrative, in respect of Open Spaces duties. To include operation of any associated computerised record systems.
• To administer bookings of sports pitches and ensuring that all fees are properly charged and that all monies and cheques received are held securely and dealt with expeditiously.
• To maintain close contact with all contractors working in the Open Spaces areas.
• Responsibility for the security and usage of all consumable items, stores, tools, plant, equipment, buildings, and furnishings in the Open Spaces areas.
• To seek new methods of improving standards of maintenance and increasing financial viability, research same and discuss implementation with Manager.
• To develop the skills and experience of the staff in the team and to make appropriate recommendations for further training of staff in the team.
• To undertake further training as required by the Manager and Town Clerk.
• Maintain regular contact with the Manager and appropriate Council staff and officials on all issues affecting the team’s operations.
• To be specifically responsible for monitoring and controlling usage of sports facilities outside normal working hours and arranging staff cover.
• To lead with out-of-hours cover for sporting facilities and assist in providing cover for outdoor special events.
• To provide holiday and sickness cover for Open Spaces and Cemetery Manager
• To be available to assist at events on a rota basis

Competencies:

People Skills: Proven supervisory skills

Ability to work as a key member of a small team

Able to deal with members of the public in a pleasant and efficient manner on the telephone and face to face

Qualifications Groundswork/arboriculture/gardening

Workplace safety

Mechanical knowledge

COSSH and environmental awareness

· Polite and able to represent the Council to the public

· Horticulture experience and qualification

· Supervisory experience

· common sense approach

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Grounds