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Role Title: Housing Grounds Maintenance Services Working Supervisor

Role Family: Operational Services

Location: Tandridge District (base in Oxted or Caterham)

Grade: TA2/M1

Duration/Hours: 37 Hours per week

Main Purpose

To efficiently and effectively manage the in-house grounds maintenance team maintaining sites included in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), ensuring work is carried out to the required standard and in a safe manner while complying with all relevant legislation. This role involves hands-on operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Prioritize and assign tasks for the HRA sites
Manage and update council site data for HRA
Respond to enquiries regarding grounds maintenance management
Manage daily operations of the grounds maintenance service
Produce work schedules and deliver toolbox talks
Audit and inspect quality of work by the in-house team
Manage and ensure completion of scheduled works
Manage additional works and quality assurance
Budget management and KPI reporting
Communicate with customers and Housing Officers about completed works
Allocate daily work tasks to the work force
Monitor and manage Health and Safety compliance
Maintain equipment and arrange for repairs
Support operations as neededAdditionally,

Collaborate with other managers, supervisors, and officers for effective asset management
Utilize the council’s computerized system and assist in service provision administration
Conduct routine inspections of council play equipment
Support Parks and Open Spaces Officer as required
Assist the Council's Arboriculture Officer in managing tree stock on Housing Land
Support Head of Environment in service management when neededSupporting the Council’s Culture

Promote the Council’s purpose, aims, and values
Promote equality of opportunity
Promote a safety culture
Adhere to the Council's Attitudes and Approaches frameworkPerson Specification

Qualifications: [Qualifications should be added based on the specific requirements of the role.]

Essential

Desirable

Educated to GCSE Level in Maths and English

ROSPA or equivalent in playground inspections

Horticultural Qualification

ISOHH managing safety or willingness to undertake this qualification

Previous experience of working in a Grounds Maintenance Environment at se

Lantra or equivalent qualifications in:

Hedge Cutting

Brush cutters

Use of Powered Horticultural Machinery

MO1 Tractor qualification

Chainsaw Qualification

Key Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent people skills, interacting with all types of people and able to change communication style to fit the person

• Highly organised, managing time, resources and competing priorities in a structured and efficient way

• Highly motivated and willing to go out of your way to help clients

• Good IT and administrative skills

• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment procedures.

• Full driving licence (Manual) including trailer towing.

Desirable

Ability to operate a handheld tablet or similar device
Ability to write and record basic information.
Some base IT skills or a willingness to undergo training