Contract Supervisor – Grounds Maintenance Somerset & Dorset Salary: up to £32,000 + company vehicle 

Glendale is a market leader in grounds maintenance, arboriculture, and landscaping. We are seeking an ambitious and capable Contract Supervisor to support and oversee grounds maintenance operations across a portfolio of contracts in Somerset and Dorset.

This role offers the opportunity to join our management team and play a key part in the day-to-day management and performance of our contracts.

The Opportunity We are looking for a hands-on Contract Supervisor to support the delivery of multiple grounds maintenance contracts across Somerset and Dorset. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to:

• oversee day-to-day operations
• lead and motivate site-based teams
• maintain strong client relationships
• ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification

This role requires a strong on-site presence, practical problem-solving, and the confidence to manage people, performance, and client expectations in a fast-paced operational environment. You will play a key role in monitoring productivity, supporting winter and summer programmes, identifying opportunities for additional works, and driving continuous improvement across the contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support grounds maintenance teams across multiple sites
• Monitor schedules, performance, quality, and compliance
• Assist with recruitment, training, and development of operatives
• Ensure high standards of health, safety, quality, and customer care
• Support delivery against contractual KPIs and productivity targets
• Liaise professionally with clients and respond to site queries
• Support reporting, inspections, and performance reviews
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice

The Person We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced contract supervisor, team leader, or has similar experience
• Well organised, reliable, and confident managing people
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and contracts Practical, proactive, and solutions-focused
• A strong communicator with both operatives and clients
• Keen to develop their career within contract management

Previous experience in a regulated or client-facing environment is desirable. A horticultural qualification and good IT skills would be advantageous but are not essential. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated, dependable, and keen to develop within a management role.

What Glendale Can Offer

• Competitive salary up to £32,000
• Company vehicle for use during work
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal (travel, retail, leisure, days out)
• Cycle to work scheme Pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development  Glendale is a well-established business that is continuously growing.

Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people. The average service of our managers in the South is 10 years. Closing Date 28th February 2026

About Glendale

Glendale is one of the UK's largest green space management service providers and a pioneer in the sector for nearly 35 years. We specialise in grounds maintenance, tree care, and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.