Full-time

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Posted by Kendal Town Council • Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom

📍 Kendal, Cumbria 🕒 June 13, 2026

About the Role

Hybrid 3 days on-site (Kendal LA9 4ED) / 2 days from home   
Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week with flexible start and finish times   
£15.82 – £17.79 per hour + pending pay award (backdated to 1 April)
 
THE ROLE
 
A varied, hands-on position combining team supervision, horticulture, health & safety, and contractor coordination — making a real, visible difference to Kendal's public spaces and community assets.

Lead day-to-day grounds and maintenance operations across Kendal's public spaces and council estate
Supervise a Grounds & Maintenance Assistant and coordinate contractors
Oversee horticulture, allotment sites, civic planting and maintenance projects
Manage health & safety, risk assessments, record keeping and budget monitoring
Support community events and help keep Kendal looking its best year-round
Report directly to the Council Services Manager with real autonomy in the role
 
ABOUT YOU

Experience in grounds maintenance o...

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