Recruiting for an experienced Regional Manager or Contract Manager for our client, this position is a full time permanent direct role and will be working on behalf of well established national Grounds Maintenance organisation.

Must have
Operational / Management experience
Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping background is essential
Hands on approach
Good communication skills
Managed a large grounds maintenance team or group of contractors

You must be across the following key areas and be able to demonstrate and action –

Cost Control & Budget
Process & Compliance / Heath & Safety Management
Recruitment, training and staff development
Good IT literacy skills
Sales & New Business Development

The job
Day to day responsibility to ensure planned and reactive maintenance work is carried out to high standards including Winter Services programmes
Direct reports consisting of Supervisors and front line staff throughout the region will be managed by you
Ensuring adequate staffing levels are met in your team to deliver the service to clients
Recruitment of your managed area & additional seasonal staff
Meeting within budgets and achieving financial objectives set by the company
Ensure that all Commercial properties / clients requirements are met to the highest standards at all times
Ensure top levels of customer service is delivered within your region/area
Training, inductions & coaching of new and existing employees
Man management of your teams to bring about the best performances from them
Dealing with administration and paperwork thoroughly and accurately
Liaise with Head Office regularly to meet company and client requirements
Implement new processes and procedures set by Head Office
Be able to deal with customer complaints effectively and professionally and resolve any issues smoothly
Refer or win new contract or negotiations for new potential commercial opportunities within your area or for the group new, seeing a potential opportunity to grow the business

The Salary
£35k-£45k depending on experience
Plus fully expense company vehicle
Bonus

The hours
Mon to Friday
immediate start available for the right candidate