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Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Landscape |
| Salary/rate |
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£20000 - £25000/annum tba |
| Location |
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Fulham, London |
| Job Number |
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102112218 |
| Posted |
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15/02/2012 (13:51) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Taylor2Recruitment Ltd |
Description
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Our client is a large well know Grounds Maintenance and Landscape company they are now seeking a Supervisor for their Mid Sussex region to co-ordinate the day to day running of the contract, encompassing planning of performance and delivery of sports turf maintenance and grounds maintenance to the required contract specification. The ability to work without direct supervision, represent the organisation externally and internally and sports turf maintenance technical knowledge and skills will be required.
2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Contract Performance & Delivery
. To co ordinate teams according to contract specifications and workload
. To be able to fulfil a working role where there is additional demand on resources and supervise sports turf maintenance and grounds maintenance operations.
. To monitor work progress and performance, taking prompt action when needed and reporting any irregularities or problems directly to the Assistant Operations Director.
. To create a positive impression and to foster a good working relationship and environment
. To manage client officer expectations in relation to completed / outstanding/additional work
. Maintain records of all tasks completed, for example, route sheets
. Complete general quotes for additional works as and when requested
. Participate in any joint quality inspections as requested by client officers
Relationships
. Establish and maintain excellent client relationships
. Attend and act as an ambassador at client or related events
. To be approachable and responsive to the needs of your staff and minimise conflict
. To communicate effectively and confidently both on a one-to-one basis and in groups.
. To develop team work by effective communication and regular meetings.
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Customer/client care
. To create a positive impression with clients, presenting a professional and proactive attitude through constant communication and acting as an ambassador for the Company
. To fully understand the company’s complaints and Customer Contact procedures
. To understand the clients needs and initiate any feedback.
People Management
. Manage the performance of contract staff, through regular 121s.
. To give all direct reports the opportunity to discuss their work, challenges and aspirations
. Manage any employee relations issues, utilising support from HR, within the parameters of Company policies
. Adhere to HR processes and procedures
. Ensure all HR matters are dealt with accordingly and the HR system is updated and managed.
. Monitor time and attendance and the collation and processing of timesheets for payroll
Quality, Health & Safety
To understand the law relating to Health & Safety and understand and implement the company’s Health & Safety policy.
Completion of Accident and near miss reports.
. To understand and implement risk assessments and COSSH
. To understand and work to agreed Company procedures, in particular, operating within the Company quality system
. Responsibility for the security of Company buildings, vehicles, machinery and materials
. To ensure that all members of staff behave in a professional manner: wear the correct corporate clothing, keep vehicles and machinery clean and well maintained and that sites are kept clean and tidy at all times
. Responsibility for keeping machinery and equipment in good working condition and reporting faults etc as per Company process, as well as processing logs in relation to mileage and fuel as and when requested
3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Complete all sports turf maintenance and grounds maintenance activities to contract schedule using contract route sheets.
2. Keep all machinery and equipment breakdowns to a minimum
3. Keep accidents and other H&S incidents to a minimum by implementing good working practices, training and adhering to company H&S policies
4. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Able to liaise with management at all levels and provide sound technical advice/opinion when requested to do so
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Ability to challenge ideas when required to do so
The ability to train and guide others on horticultural practices
A good working knowledge of Health & Safety, its enforcement and ability to impart that knowledge on others
Ideally qualified to IOSH level
Wide knowledge of all grounds maintenance activities
The ability to manage others in the same environment including mechanics and mentor/develop apprentices
5. PERSONAL QUALITIES
Professional attitude
High level of enthusiasm
An approachable personality
Strong relationship building and communication skills
An ability to works hands on when necessary.
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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oerm |
| Start Date |
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01-03-2012 |
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Contracts Manager (Commercial Landscape/Grounds Maintenance) |
| Salary/rate |
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£30000/annum tba |
| Location |
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Bristol, Avon |
| Job Number |
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102112219 |
| Posted |
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15/02/2012 (13:51) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Taylor2Recruitment Ltd |
| Description
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Contracts Managers
Our client is an expanding Commercial Landscape company based in the south. They are seeking Commercial Contracts Managers for a number of new contracts.
Aw Contract Manager, management of their Field Teams will be a critical success factor to delivering maintenance work on-time to the specified standard. Key responsibilities will be:
· Training Field Teams in “Ways of Working” and expected quality standards
· Daily quality monitoring of Field Teams’ work
· Performance Management
· Recruiting new Field Teams
· Accurately price new maintenance sites under tender
· Identify, price and supervise additional works on existing maintenance sites
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Contract Manager’s performance is measured, ranked and closely monitored. A significant proportion of compensation is performance-based. Successfully meeting or exceeding the following targets will determine bonuses:
· Additional works turnover (at targeted margin)
· “Secret Shopper” site Audits
· Field Team missed visits
· Field Team compliance to visit schedule
· Client complaints and Feedback scores
Required Skill-Set
· Field Team Management
· Client Management
· Methodical Work-Style
· Tenacity
· Attention to detail
· Sales
· IT Literate
· Horticultural Knowledge
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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Permanent |
| Start Date |
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01-02-2012 |
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| Job Title |
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Category Manager, Buyer (Garden Centre, Sundries) |
| Salary/rate |
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£25000 - £30000/annum tba |
| Location |
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Hampshire and UK, Hampshire |
| Job Number |
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128204144 |
| Posted |
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10/02/2012 (16:36) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Taylor2Recruitment Ltd |
| Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Buyer/Category Manager, Garden Sundries
Job Purpose:
Develop and manage designated product ranges, ensuring product assortment meets customer demand, whilst achieving agreed gross margins
Key Accountabilities, which add value to Business:
§ Supports and contributes to the achievement of budgeted sales and margins
§ Supports and contributes to the achievement of budgeted contribution
Supports and Contributes to the achievement of budgeted sales and margin
§ Annually carries out a full range review for your product area
§ Regularly visit suppliers and trade shows in the U.K. and overseas to ensure product concept and ranges are innovative and exciting to the customer
§ Conduct negotiations with suppliers to obtain optimum terms in order to maximise gross margin, keeping in line with the company margin policy
§ Using management information regularly reviews sales
§ Control stock investment to ensure that the correct balance is achieved between maximising sales and minimising stocks
§ Ensures relevant information and systems are updated in a timely manner to reflect any stock movement changes
Supports and contributes to the achievement of budgeted contribution
§ Analyse, maintain and record an accurate account of supplier cost prices and relative gross margins
§ Supplier terms and conditions are negotiated favorably, and updated on a regular basis, ensuring they are always recorded and adhered too
§ Analyse the total business by Centre, sales and margins, producing a trading report every month to enable the Merchandise controller to report to the board of directors
§ Prepare for, and participate in, the Traders Meetings and ensure that the agreed merchandise concept and strategy is followed
§ Regularly monitor and highlight position of old and or slow moving stocks with proposals on how to resolve cost effectively
Delivers high level of Customer Service
§ Conducts regular operational visits to Garden Centres to support the
Responsible for the Health and Safety of Staff and Customers
§ Manage a safe working environment so company health and safety policies and legislative requirements are met
§ Understands fully and communicates clearly the health and safety standards required by company policy and legislation.
Performance Indicators:
Your area is preforming to budget
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Permanent |
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Permanent |
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01-04-2012 |
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Store Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£28000 - £32000/annum + bonus tba |
| Location |
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Reading, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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128189354 |
| Posted |
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27/01/2012 (15:30) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Taylor2Recruitment Ltd |
| Description
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STORE MANAGER
Our client is an expanding retailer with currently with 50 sites around the UK. They class themselves as a Mid Range Retailer, covering a varied product including Garden, DIY, Housewares, Giftware etc.
They currently require an experienced Store Manager for a £5 million t/o site.
Person specification
You should come from a similar turnover environment.
Experienced in managing high volume staff, involved in recruitment, training, appraisals etc.
Strong financial acumen. Able to work with Senior Directors on budgets and P&L's
Ideally come have experience within a similar product line.
This would suit a strong and outgoing personality seeking a new challenge
Customer focused
Strong Leadership and communication skills at all levels
Good organisational skills
Can do attitude, highly motivated
Focused individual
Main responsibilities:
Day to day management including recruitment, training and appraisals
Store financial performance
Local Marketing
Recruitment, training and disciplinarians
Improvement planning and ensuring that all staff are contributing.
The ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, allowing you to run the site as your own business (within company structures)
Salary for Store Manager: circa £32,000 + bonus
Benefits: tba
Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays
Start date: Approx November 2011
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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Permanent |
| Start Date |
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September 2011 |
| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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Deputy Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£17500 - £20000/annum bonus |
| Location |
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Worthing, West Sussex |
| Job Number |
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128189353 |
| Posted |
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27/01/2012 (15:27) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Taylor2Recruitment Ltd |
| Description
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GARDEN CENTRE INDOOR
TEAM LEADER
Our client is an expanding prestigous garden centre company.
They are now seeking a Garden Centre Indoor Team Leader for their expanding site in West Sussex
Previous retail and ‘people management’ experience is essential for this key position.
The successful candidate would preferably have good commerciality and sales focus gained in a fast paced/high street environment.
Working a 38 hour week, to include alternate weekends and one late night per week, the right candidate will need to be proactive, enthusiastic, a ‘team-player’ who understands the importance of great customer service.
Key responsibilities will include: merchandising, and ensuring high standards are maintained, stock ordering and replenishment, and the day to day management of the department.
Products include
Giftware
Sundry items
Seasonal, including Christmas, Easter etc.
Salary is to £20,000
Benefits: holilday
Bonus: tba
Excellent career progression
Start: October 2011
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Permanent |
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permanent |
| Start Date |
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October 2011 |
| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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Indoor Supervisor (Garden Centre) |
| Location |
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Arundel, West Sussex |
| Job Number |
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128194393 |
| Posted |
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27/01/2012 (15:27) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Taylor2Recruitment Ltd |
| Description
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GARDEN CENTRE INDOOR
TEAM LEADER
Previous retail and ‘people management’ experience is essential for this key position.
The successful candidate would preferably have good commerciality and sales focus gained in a fast paced/high street environment.
Working a 38 hour week, to include alternate weekends and one late night per week, the right candidate will need to be proactive, enthusiastic, a ‘team-player’ who understands the importance of great customer service.
Key responsibilities will include: merchandising, and ensuring high standards are maintained, stock ordering and replenishment, and the day to day management of the department.
Products include
Giftware
Sundry items
Seasonal, including Christmas, Easter etc.
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Permanent |
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Contracts Manager (Commercial Grounds Maintenance) |
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£30000 - £35000/annum bonus tba |
| Location |
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Reading, South West |
| Job Number |
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102112184 |
| Posted |
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27/01/2012 (15:27) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Taylor2Recruitment Ltd |
| Description
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CONTRACTS MANAGER – GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Commercial including Public Buildings, Blue Chip Company Head Quarters, Retail and Business Parks
JOB DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance
1.1 To ensure that the Company’s accountancy documentation and administration procedures are carried out to the approved standard and that the necessary returns are completed accurately and sent to the Business Manager by the appointed time.
1.2 To ensure that all costs allied to gross margin, wages, and expenses are within the budgeted levels agreed between the Client and the company.
2. Quality of Grounds Maintenance Service.
2.1 To ensure that methods of preparation, production and presentation comply with the companies standards and procedures as defined within the Quality Manual.
2.2 To obtain purchases from company nominated suppliers.
2.3 To comply with all relevant sections of the Quality Assurance Audit and to complete routine audits
3. Health and Safety
To comply with and maintain the company standard of health and safety as defined within the Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements Manual including ensuring that employees also comply with their health and safety responsibilities by compliance with safe systems, procedures and training and to take any corrective action as appropriate
4. Personnel and Training
4.1 To ensure the correct administration of the payroll to comply with statutory regulations and company policy.
4.2 To manage, recruit, select, induct, train, motivate and appraise staff to provide an efficient and effective service within Company and Quality Assurance procedures, legislation and the Investors in People standards.
4.3 To ensure that all employees project a positive and professional impression.
4.4 To comply with the procedures as specified within the Unit HR Manual.
4.5 To hold team briefing meetings using the Company Team Brief format at a frequency of a minimum of once per month.
4.6 To attend Company Training Courses, Conferences and Meetings as requested, which may require overnight stays.
5. General Responsibilities
6. Personnel and Training
6.1 To ensure the correct administration of the payroll to comply with statutory regulations and company policy.
6.2 To manage, recruit, select, induct, train, motivate and appraise staff to provide an efficient and effective service within Company and Quality Assurance procedures, legislation and the Investors in People standards.
6.3 To ensure that all employees project a positive and professional impression.
6.4 To comply with the procedures as specified within the Unit HR Manual.
6.5 To hold team briefing meetings using the Company Team Brief format at a frequency of a minimum of once per month.
6.6 To attend Company Training Courses, Conferences and Meetings as requested, which may require overnight stays.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICIATORS
· Ensure Customer/Client satisfaction.
· Control of Activity budgets – forecast Vs Actual, whilst minimising working capital.
· Management of people – Employee satisfaction and Staff retention.
· Achieving full compliance across all areas of responsibility whist engaging commitment to objectives.
· Contributions to client business objectives.
· Prioritising on H&S and quality across all areas of responsibility.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Able to communicate at all levels
· Experience of managing 30 staff
· Managing budgets of £2 million +
· Excellent client liaison skills essential
· Experienced in offering a highly quality GM service
· Full drivers licence is essential
Salary circa £35,000
Benefits: Company Vehicle, 20 days holiday + bank holidays, Mobile Phone
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Permanent |
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Permanent |
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1st February 20 |
| Contact Details |
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Senior Landscape Construction Manager |
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£35000 - £50000/annum tba |
| Location |
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Buckinghamshire, South East |
| Job Number |
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127231708 |
| Posted |
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27/01/2012 (15:27) |
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Taylor2Recruitment Ltd |
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Landscape Construction Manager
Our client offers landscaping, related civil engineering, grounds maintenance and the construction of play areas and sports facilities from concept to completion.
With a reputation within the industry for quality. Our client enjoys long-standing relationships with many local authorities, utility companies, educational establishments and commercial clients.
We are associated with numerous trade associations:
· Founder member of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI)
· UK register of qualified construction services (Constructionline)
· Member of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)
· Trade member of the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI)
Responsible to the Directors
Responsible for:-
· Quality Control
· Cost Control
· Overseeing the administration of contracts through the staff structure.
· Health and Safety at work including
· Employees, Equipment, Agents and Third parties
· Implementation of the companies safety policy
· Maximising profit consistent with high standard of work
· Maintenance and promotion of companies image and status
· Marketing
· Estimating and presentation of tenders
· Interviewing and appointment of staff
Sub-ordinates
· Senior Contract Managers, Contract Managers, Site Supervisors, Foreman, Operatives and Administrative staff.
· DUTIES
· Capital expenditure in co-ordination with the director
· Advising managers on technical matters and contract organisation
· Maintaining quality to ensure continued Accreditation to QA Standard
· Authorising purchases and payment to sub contractors/suppliers.
· Negotiating with clients.
· Tendering for work
· Production of reports for company directors
OTHER DUTIES
Any duties required from time to time as reasonably requested by directors.
Expectations of qualifications and skills required
· Good communicator
· Able delegate successfully
· Demand of quality from others
· HND, OND, BSC in ~Landscape Construction or amenity horticulture
· Minimum of 3 years practical experience in a related industry
· Minimum of 4 years managerial experienced in a related/similar industry
· IT Literate
· Management qualifications
· Team Building Experience and Skills
· Financial Acumen
· Relevant experience in a similar industry may override the required for formal qualifications
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01-07-2011 |
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