At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise teams in horticulture, drainage, and street cleansing operations.
- Company: Join a dedicated environmental team on the beautiful Isle of Wight.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, overtime pay, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on your community while developing leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supervisory roles within horticulture or grounds maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 37000 £ per year.
Supervisor - Horticulture, Drainage and Street Cleansing.
Industry: Environmental
Location: Isle of Wight
Hours: 40 hours per week plus on call Out of Hours on a rota basis
Days: 5 days from 7 on a rota basis (one weekend day worked every other week)
Duration: Permanent
Duties:
- Supervise and coordinate operational teams across highways maintenance activities
- Manage programmes of work including grass cutting, tree maintenance, and weed control
- Oversee drainage, street cleansing, and winter maintenance operations
- Allocate resources and plan daily/weekly workloads
- Respond to customer enquiries and complaints, ensuring timely resolution
- Monitor performance, productivity and safety standards
- Manage costs, order materials and oversee budget-related activities
- Liaise with subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure effective delivery
- Carry out site visits and inspections as required
Experience:
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within horticulture or grounds maintenance, including coordinating operational activities.
- Experience in highways maintenance, drainage or street cleansing is an advantage.
- Good organisational and planning skills with strong communication and stakeholder management ability.
- Must hold a full driving license.
Salary: £31,000 - 37,000 per annum, dependent upon experience plus £4,300 car allowance, plus call out premium and over time (paid at time and a third).
Supervisor (Environmental) employer: WP Recruitment
WP Recruitment in Carisbrooke is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values attention to detail and effective communication. Employees benefit from competitive pay, a structured schedule, and opportunities for growth within the environmental services sector, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
