155085 - Supervisor

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.