Grounds Maintenance Manager

Grounds Maintenance Manager

Location: Hillington & Travel across Scotland

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.​ 

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP​ and Mental health support & counselling services​ 
• Cycle to Work scheme​ 
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more​! 
• Life assurance cover​ 
• Long service recognition​ 
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community​ 

About the role…

The Grounds Maintenance Manager’s purpose is to lead & manage the operations team, developing an operations programme of work in line with the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values. They will be responsible for ensuring Company policies are implemented, monitored, and audited, ensuring resources and equipment are adequate for the workload.  They must ensure that work standards meet the client expectations and maintain client and colleague communications at all times. 

Play a crucial part in growing the division, helping to shape strategies, expand our client base and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

As Grounds Maintenance Manager you will…

• Conduct and document a minimum of 1 toolbox talk per month.
• Conduct and document a minimum of 1 site audit per week.  
• Ensure Company policies and improvement action plans are effectively implemented, monitored, and audited.
• Support the Business Unit in maintenance of ISO Standard HSQE accreditation
• Produce all relevant health & safety paperwork required for particular tasks that the staff under your management carry out, ensuring that current safe systems of work and RAMS are followed.
• Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated, with remedies and learning outcomes implemented.
• Monitor performance and safety requirements regularly and implement improvements.
• Ensure staff in your management are competent and qualified to undertake tasks assigned and provided with appropriate PPE.
• Ensure all equipment and tooling used is checked and compliant.
• Manage & arrange safety critical training of team members in a timely manner.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. 
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Next steps...

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!