Hedge Cutting jobs in Sevenoaks

Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Crayford, UK
Salary: £30,000-£34,000 per annum
Additional Benefits: Company vehicle, Travel card
Start Date: Mid-September

Company Overview:
J Squared Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our esteemed client, a leading provider of grounds and garden maintenance services. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee a team of 17 gardeners. The majority of the work (75%) involves maintaining commercial properties, with a focus on planned maintenance.

Job Role:
The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, and supervising the maintenance teams that deliver high-quality grounds and garden maintenance services to both domestic and commercial clients. This role is predominantly office-based in Crayford, with occasional site visits required, sites are over Kent and London.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Oversee and support a team of 17 gardeners, ensuring all contracts are executed to the highest standards.
• Manage and mentor team leaders in their daily tasks to maintain consistent service quality.
• Conduct regular site inspections, provide feedback, and address any issues in line with the operations manual.
• Mentor and train new or inexperienced operatives, ensuring they adhere to company standards.
• Support team leaders in the training and development of their teams.
• Build and develop relationships with customers and managing agents to secure additional work.
• Proactively pursue new opportunities with both existing and potential clients.
• Collaborate daily with the Office Manager to ensure seamless communication and coordination of maintenance activities.
• Utilize the provided rota to efficiently plan daily tasks, considering specific client requirements.
• Ensure all gardening practices, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and border work, are carried out to a high standard.
• Adhere to the company’s health and safety policy, conduct risk assessments, and record findings in the maintenance folder.
• Ensure all tools and equipment on board vehicles are suitable and in good working order.
• Perform minor routine maintenance tasks on tools and vehicles, ensuring they are clean and well-maintained.
• Report any issues with tools, equipment, or client interactions to company management in a timely manner.
• Communicate potential leads for additional work to company management for further action.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing teams within a grounds or garden maintenance environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of gardening practices and maintenance techniques.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and risk assessments.
• Proactive and able to work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Valid UK driving license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Groundskeeping: 3 years (required)
• Management: 2 years (required)
• Gardening: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Drivers License (zero points) (required)

Work Location: In person