Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Grounds & Landscaping Supervisor Salary: up to £33,880 Recruiting for an FM Client within the Care & Custody (C&C) division. They are driven by a bold vision: to establish HMP Millsike as a place of restoration and rehabilitation, where prisoners can unlock their full potential and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. We are excited by the opportunity Millsike presents: a blank canvas on which we can paint a bright future for our prisoners. Our mission is clear: to create an environment that empowers, inspires, and supports individuals to re-enter society with hope, purpose, and a life plan. To achieve this, we will set a culture of rehabilitation and restoration underpinned by integrity and high expectations. Prisoners will experience a dramatic shift from traditional prison environments. Millsike will be a vibrant, bustling community, teeming with industry, activity, and opportunities for personal growth. Above all, we will ensure our approach offers a deep sense of safety and respect, through a supportive, uplifting environment, that helps prisoners to see their potential and that unlocks a brighter future for all. Job objectives and responsibilities The role involves implementing planned and reactive maintenance while monitoring all grounds support activities and equipment. You will execute grounds maintenance tasks and manage grounds operatives, as well as plan and implement landscaping projects. Safety is a priority, so you will lead and enforce workplace safety practices, ensuring proper use of tools and personal protective equipment (PPE). Compliance with the Company Safety Policy and relevant regulations is essential, along with adherence to Permit to Work Systems. As a trainer and mentor to prisoner working groups, you will liaise with engineers and subcontractors, proactively addressing client concerns. A thorough understanding of site engineering services and contractual requirements is crucial. Supporting best practices and accurately completing documentation on time are important. You will troubleshoot site issues, investigate infrastructure problems, and recommend remedial actions. Coordination with existing systems and effective maintenance of O&M manuals are also part of your responsibilities, along with availability for scheduled and unplanned weekend work. Person Specification * NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture (Landscaping) or a Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture * COSHH Certificate is essential * Experience with gritting and spreading practices * Certifications such as IOSH or a PA1 and PA6 spraying license * Driving license is essential * Excellent interpersonal skills High moral standards and integrity are crucial, as is the ability to complete all planned preventive maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance on time, ensuring that tasks are closed out in SAP to meet the FM Client SLAs. Compliance with company and statutory regulations regarding safe systems of work, health and safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and local fire regulations is required. Additionally, the candidate should consistently meet compliance and EHS standards while supporting the FM Team in achieving site objectives. As a business, client is committed to diversity and inclusion and we would welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds, including veterans, those looking for a career change, and people who have experience in social care or a learning environment. Full training will be given where applicable, and we would encourage anyone who might be thinking about a role in a secure establishment to get in touch. Benefits: * Virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. * Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. * Flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices! * High street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms, and more through our MiDeals platform. * Cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. * Enhanced pension contributions * Save-as-you-earn scheme * Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares). Our client also have a recognition programme for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year, there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000! If you are a Grounds & Landscaping Supervisor or Grounds Maintenance Operative looking for their next step please apply or call the office and ask for Sion