Job Description:

One of our clients are seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality grounds services at a large site in Broughton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a large-scale, high-profile estate, managing a team of circa 20 staff and ensuring exceptional standards across all external areas, including landscaped grounds and sports surfaces.

• Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately 20 grounds maintenance operatives
• Plan and coordinate daily and seasonal maintenance schedules
• Oversee all planned and reactive grounds maintenance activities
• Manage turf care, fertilisation programmes and general horticultural practices
• Take responsibility for seasonal services, including winter gritting and adverse weather response
• Ensure all grounds machinery and equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately
• Manage external contractors and suppliers for servicing, materials and support
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards, including RAMS and COSHH
• Maintain high standards of site presentation across all external areas
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams

• Proven experience in a Grounds Maintenance Manager / Grounds Manager / Senior Supervisor role
• Experience managing larger teams (ideally 10+ staff)
• Strong knowledge of grounds maintenance, horticulture and turf management
• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment

• NVQ Level 2 in Grounds Maintenance, Sports Turf or similar
• PA1, PA2a, PA6 spraying certificates
• Experience maintaining sports pitches
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Forklift, chainsaw or towing licences
• First Aid

• Competitive salary of £40,000
• Early finish every Friday
• Opportunity to lead a large, well-established team
• Work on a prestigious, high-profile site
• Career progression within a global organisation

If you're an experienced and motivated Grounds Maintenance Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. If interested, please send your CV or call Tom on (phone number removed) to take the next step in your career.