Assistant Manager - Grounds Maintenance

Assistant Manager (Grounds Maintenance)

• East Suffolk Services Limited, Lowestoft (NR32 2EF)

• £39,152 - £42,839 per annum

• 37 hours per week

• Permanent

• Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference

At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.

We're a growing organisation with ambition, purpose, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality services for our communities. As part of our team, you'll play an important role in helping to shape and improve the public spaces that residents and visitors enjoy every day.

This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community.

We currently have an opportunity to help lead and manage our Grounds Maintenance service as an Assistant Manager.

Your role

You will support the day-to-day leadership of our Grounds Maintenance teams, working alongside the other Assistant Grounds Manager to deliver high-quality grounds and public open spaces services across East Suffolk. The role covers both East Suffolk Council and commercial contracts, helping to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will lead frontline teams, manage resources, monitor performance and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. You'll also work closely with customers, partners and stakeholders, carry out quality and safety inspections, and contribute to service improvements and commercial growth opportunities.

As part of the Grounds and Public Open Spaces Management Team, you will help shape and develop services that make a visible difference to local communities across East Suffolk.

What you will need

We're looking for someone with substantial experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or a related operational environment who can effectively manage teams, resources and service performance.

You will need:

• Knowledge of the legal requirements relating to Grounds and Public Open Spaces services.

• A good understanding of horticultural best practice.