Location
Romford

Hours
Full-time, Annualised Hours

Salary
Grade 5 £34,416 - £37,536 per annum

Application Deadline
8th August 2025

About the Role
Are you passionate about maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces? Do you have experience in grounds maintenance and supervising teams? If so, we want to hear from you! We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Grounds Maintenance Chargehand to join our team. This is a key role supporting the delivery of high-quality grounds maintenance service across Havering.

Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support grounds maintenance staff.
- Allocate work and resources effectively to meet service demands.
- Ensure depot and vehicle security.
- Operate and maintain grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment.
- Respond to emergencies and workload fluctuations.
- Carry out grounds maintenance duties to high standards.
- Monitor performance and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Manage stock control, issue and maintain materials, consumables, PPE, and allocate resources appropriately.

Experience
- Able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Experienced in supervising a small team with varying skill levels.
- Skilled in monitoring performance and standards against targets.
- Physically capable of undertaking heavy labouring tasks.
- Knowledgeable in Manual Handling and Health & Safety practices.
- Strong understanding of horticulture and grounds maintenance.
- Experienced in working to maintenance schedules and on public highways.
- Familiar with grounds maintenance machinery and its applications.
- Able to tow trailers in line with the limitations of your driving licence.
- Holder of a valid B+E driving licence.

About You
Be part of a team that takes pride in enhancing the borough’s public spaces. Opportunities for training and development. Work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are mentioned, but relevant experience and skills in grounds maintenance are essential.