Contract Supervisor – Grounds Maintenance - Yeovil
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)
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: 31.07.26
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.
