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Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager
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Contracts Manager: Cambridge
Pay Rate: Up to GBP21.57 per hour (there may be some leeway for exceptional candidates)
Duration: 4 Months with a good chance of being made permanent if all goes well
Job Role: This role is mainly home based and is a mix of site and home based and the role is to manage a team of 25 to 30 Grounds Maintenance operatives and work sites are mainly 80+ commercial maintenance sites and there is also some soft landscaping sites.
Required Skills And Experience
- Proven Experience: Significant experience in contract or operational management within the grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a similar commercial service industry in the UK.
- Leadership and Management: Strong leadership and staff management skills, with a demonstrable ability to motivate, develop, and effectively manage multiple operational teams.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, staff at all levels, and suppliers.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with field service or workforce management software (e.g., Re:flow, SmartTask, FieldMotion, or similar) and strong general IT literacy, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive working knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, tools, equipment, and seasonal requirements.
- Health and Safety: In-depth awareness and practical application of relevant UK Health and Safety legislation and best practices, including vehicle and equipment safety. A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification is highly desirable.
- Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational and planning abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Financial Acumen: Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and identify operational efficiencies.
- Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
- Industry Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PA1/PA6, SMSTS, or NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture/Landscaping) are highly preferred.
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