Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Grounds and Gardens Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and landscape management of a prominent hospital site. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a temp-to-perm transition, leading a dedicated estates team to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

• Pay Rate: 20.00 per hour

• Working Hours: 08:00 - 16:00

• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

• Contract Type: 3-Month Temporary to Permanent contract

• Location: Healthcare Facility Estate

• Start Date: ASAP

• Team Leadership: Supervise and monitor the daily performance of the grounds and gardens maintenance team, fostering a productive working environment.

• Work Programmes: Plan, schedule, and manage structured work programmes for routine and seasonal landscape upkeep.

• Landscape Management: Oversee all horticultural activities, ensuring the hospital's outdoor spaces and gardens are kept to an exceptional standard.

• Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all site groundskeeping tasks.

• Chemical Application: Safely manage and oversee the application of pesticides and weed controls in accordance with regulatory standards.

Essential:

• Proven Experience: Demonstrable history in grounds maintenance and horticultural care, with a sound understanding of commercial landscape management.

• Supervisory Background: Prior experience leading teams, coordinating workflows, and managing task schedules under operational pressure.

• Pesticide Certifications: Must possess valid PA1 and PA6 pesticide application certificates (or industry-recognized equivalents).

• H&S Conscious: Strong awareness of site safety protocols, risk mitigation, and environmental compliance procedures.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.