Palmer Landscapes
Maintenance Supervisor
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Company Description
Palmer Landscapes is a family-led landscaping business with over 50 years of experience creating sustainable, long-lasting green environments for commercial and residential clients. The company blends traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to deliver high-quality landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticultural services. From roof gardens in city centers to extensive green spaces and bespoke residential schemes, Palmer Landscapes focuses on eco-friendly practices, precise project management, and strong Health & Safety standards. Team members join a business that values creativity, expertise, and a shared passion for the outdoors while helping clients achieve safe, visually striking, and sustainable landscapes.
Role Description
The Maintenance Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based in Leeds, responsible for overseeing daily grounds maintenance activities across a variety of client sites. This role coordinates and supervises maintenance crews, assigns tasks, monitors work quality, and ensures projects are completed safely, on time, and to specification. The Maintenance Supervisor manages equipment use and upkeep, schedules preventive maintenance, and troubleshoots issues related to tools, machinery, and site conditions. Additional responsibilities include maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards, supporting eco-friendly practices, communicating with clients and internal stakeholders, and keeping accurate records of maintenance activities, materials, and equipment. The role requires hands-on involvement in maintenance and repair tasks when needed and active leadership in developing team skills and performance.
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- Strong supervisory skills, including team leadership, workload planning, and performance monitoring.
- Proficiency in equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance for landscaping and grounds-care machinery.
- Hands-on experience with general maintenance and repair tasks in outdoor and horticultural environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, operational, and site-related issues efficiently and safely.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices in grounds maintenance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with crews, clients, and suppliers.
- Organizational and time-management skills, including record-keeping and scheduling.
- Previous experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or a related field; supervisory experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites in the Leeds area as required.
- Relevant vocational training or certification in horticulture, landscaping, or maintenance is an advantage.
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