Do you take pride in well-maintained outdoor environments? Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys practical work as much as people management?
We’re looking for a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a small, dedicated team across unique outdoor test facilities where world-class vehicles are pushed to their limits on specialist circuits and terrains. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your landscaping and maintenance experience in an environment unlike any other—where your work directly supports vehicle development and safety testing.
You\’ll oversee day-to-day upkeep of the site and play a key role in small-to-medium improvement projects that enhance how the grounds function.
What You’ll Be Doing
Grounds Maintenance Supervision (90%):
- Lead and support a small team maintaining circuits, landscaped areas, and wider proving ground facilities.
- Oversee inspections, ensure safety standards, and implement proactive maintenance schedules.
- Manage use of grounds equipment, support team welfare and scheduling, and help improve processes.
- Maintain compliance with PUWER, Risk Assessments, and safe working practices.
Project Support Coordination (10%):
- Work alongside the Project Engineer and Lead Grounds Person to support on-site improvement projects.
- Coordinate schedules, resources, and contractors to keep progress on track.
- Help track budgets, timelines, and updates to stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping , or similar outdoor/facilities roles.
- Proven people management and team leadership skills.
- Practical knowledge of health & safety regulations , PUWER, and safe equipment use.
- Bonus if you’ve supported site improvement or infrastructure projects .
Ideal If You:
- Want to lead a small team and stay hands-on in a unique and purposeful environment.
- Enjoy varied, outdoor-based work with a mix of supervision and coordination.
- Like the idea of helping maintain and improve sites that support vehicle testing and innovation .
This is a contract role until March , but it’s expected to extend or convert to permanent .
Based across Gaydon and Fen End , depending on business need.
Contact Detail:
Nixor Recruiting Team