Utilise Recruitment

Supervisor Grounds Maintenance & Horticulture Isle of Wight Salary: 35,000 - 38,000 plus Car Allowance Overtime and call-out opportunities We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established infrastructure and environmental services contractor seeking a Supervisor to join their operational team on the Isle of Wight. This Supervisor position offers the opportunity to lead a range of frontline services, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard across multiple operational disciplines. The successful Supervisor will oversee field-based teams and specialist subcontractors while supporting the planning and coordination of day-to-day activities. The role combines office-based planning and administration with regular site attendance, providing a varied and rewarding opportunity for an organised and people-focused professional. The Role As Supervisor , you will be responsible for coordinating workforce activities, ensuring resources are effectively deployed and maintaining high levels of service delivery across a range of environmental and operational services. Key responsibilities include: Leading and directing operational teams to achieve programme requirements Scheduling and coordinating routine and reactive works Managing grounds maintenance activities including grass cutting, vegetation management and related environmental services Supporting drainage, cleansing and seasonal operational programmes Planning labour, plant and material requirements Monitoring productivity, quality and health & safety performance Investigating and resolving customer queries and service issues Conducting site inspections and operational audits Managing supplier and subcontractor performance Tracking expenditure and assisting with budget control Producing reports and maintaining operational records About You To be considered for this Supervisor opportunity, applicants should have: Essential Previous supervisory, team leader or operational management experience Strong background within horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance or a related environment Experience organising field-based teams and workloads Excellent planning and coordination abilities Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Full UK driving licence Desirable Knowledge of seasonal or winter response activities Experience managing external contractors and subcontractors Understanding of operational performance and service delivery contracts This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Supervisor looking to take ownership of a diverse operational area and play a key role in delivering essential services across the Isle of Wight.