Full job descriptionJob Title: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Eastbourne, Hailsham, East Sussex
Hours: Monday-Friday - 7:30am-5:00pm summer / 7:30am-4:00pm winter
Salary: £30K per annum
Job Type: Full Time
HRGO Recruitment are seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our clients team. This role is essential for ensuring that the public spaces are well-maintained, safe, and presented to a high standard for the community to enjoy.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in carrying out essential ground’s maintenance work across our client’s sites.
General Duties:
*Lead, support, and motivate 1-2 grounds maintenance operatives on site.
*Carry out and oversee a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks, including:*Grass cutting (ride-on and pedestrian mowers)
*Strimming, hedge cutting, and shrub bed maintenance
*Line marking, weed spraying, leaf clearing, and litter picking

*Plan and allocate daily tasks, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
*Ensure parks, open spaces, and recreational areas are clean, tidy, and well maintained.
*Communicate with clients on site when required and provide excellent customer service.
*Inspect and maintain tools, machinery, and equipment, promoting safe working practices and reporting any faults.
*Work with other teams to complete maintenance projects and site improvements.
Requirements:
*Previous experience leading or supervising a grounds maintenance team.
*Full UK driving licence
*Skilled in the safe operation of a range of grounds maintenance equipment.
*Good knowledge of grounds maintenance practices.
*PA1 & PA6 certificates and horticultural qualifications are advantageous.
*Ability to carry out physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
If you are passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and take pride in hands-on maintenance tasks, we would love to hear from you!