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Maintenance Foreperson

Location: Addlestone

Type: Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary band: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

About The company

Our client is an innovative horticultural company on the cutting edge of the industry. They are a well established organisation driven by a passion for creating transformative solutions that empower their clients and inspire their employees.

What makes us a great place to work?

The company culture is defined by collaboration, creativity, and a tireless commitment to excellence. Our client believes that great ideas can come from anywhere, so they foster an environment that encourages open communication, risk-taking, and the free exchange of ideas. The team is made up of the brightest minds in the business, united by a shared passion for making a difference

PRIME JOB PURPOSE

To carry out work in a professional and productive manner, exceeding expectations of customers and manager.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist with control of the workforce – setting targets etc

* Completing necessary documentation

* Providing effective leadership for the people under your control

* Depot housekeeping including vans and plant

* Ensure works are completed on-time and are to specification

* Be an effective assistant to your Supervisor and Contracts Manager

* Understand the contract documentation e.g. Specification, billing systems etc

* Develop, delegate and monitor the people under your control

Main Tasks

* Supervise teams of employees/sub-contractors on a daily basis, identifying workloads and allocating tasks, ensuring work standards are maintained, areas are left secure and barriers/gates locked.

* Responsible for the quality of service within his/her area of operation.

* Grass cutting, Raking and edging, Weeding, Sweeping, Litter picking and leaf collection.

* Periodically assist with horticultural operations such as planting, pruning and maintenance of trees, shrubs and other gardening tasks as required.

* Chemical Application.

Key Skills Required

* Exceptional customer experience and development of strong, profitable long-term relationships with both customers and clients

* Profitable and effective management of contracts for which responsible, ensuring that tendered margins are delivered

* Championing and representation of Company philosophies and values in relation to all stakeholders – customers, clients, suppliers and employees

* Effective deployment of all Company Health and Safety procedures

* Effective communication of any and all significant issues to Senior Contracts Manager as and when they may arise

* To create a positive impression with our customers and work to exceed their expectations, presenting a polite and responsible attitude at all times. To understand what is important to the customer and to exceed their expectations

* To communicate with customers politely and professionally and accurately report customer comments to managers.

* To understand what the company does, promote the company wherever possible and feedback potential leads from sites and local press.

* To wear the correct corporate clothing and ensure vehicles and machinery are professionally presented and that sites are kept clean and tidy.

* To be efficient and organised, working to company systems, eg timesheets, works control tick sheets, rotas, absence request forms, etc to ensure that contractual performance obligations are met.

* To read, understand and work to the company’s Health & Safety Policy and use correct PPE: high-viz vest, ear defenders, gloves etc. To ensure that any plant/equipment is used safely and only after suitable training has been given. To understand and work to risk assessments and COSHH assessments and to report accidents and near misses. To report any potential health & safety issues to your manager/supervisor.

* To be reliable in your attendance at work and to follow company rules and procedures if absent from work for any reason.

* To be efficient and organised, working to company systems: eg job sheets, quality completion sheets, time sheets and invoices.

* To act to help the company control costs and avoid wastage wherever possible.

* To know the correct machine for the job and to understand the maintenance requirements of machinery and ensure appropriate checks and records are kept.

* To utilise best, most economic and effective work practices. To take responsibility as part of the team for delivering a quality service. To show initiative and make suggestions for improvements that may lead to increased productivity.

* To show a rigorous concern for the security of company buildings, vehicles, machinery and materials.

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