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Job Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

September 2022

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team and lead by example carrying out a wide variety of tasks in grounds and land management. 

We are a not-for-profit sharing company focusing on all aspects of countryside management. The organisation has emerged from Rural Skills Scotland Ltd. which has been delivering training and Apprenticeships in land-based qualifications across Scotland since 2015. Our staff are all experienced and provide professional services to a high standard. We are based in Fife but can work anywhere across Scotland. 

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Main purpose of the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team in Countryside Maintenance.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Line manage Maintenance Operatives and apprentices through the work that RSS Countryside Management does.

• Direct and monitor the Health and Safety of self and all staff. Utilise standard risk assessment protocol and clearly document work instructions in support of day-to-day activities.

• Work with appropriate Directors and Contracts Manager to ensure the work carried out is to the highest standard. This will include landscaping and maintenance activities such as: fencing, path and drainage work, sign installation, strimming/mowing, chemical spraying/injecting, general landscaping works

• Support and encourage staff and apprentices.

• Engage with training providers and partners to assist with supporting delivery of specific courses and learning. 

• Be positive, professional, and enthusiastic about the landscape and its conservation

• Carry out such duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post.

• Assist the Directors and Contracts Manager with the development of the business.

To apply please send C.V. and covering letter to the email below.

Closing date: 7th October 2022

For more information about the role and job description please contact us

Email: tom@ruralskillsscotland.com

Phone: 07554 827304

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Job Role

RSS Countryside Management have recently completed work at Bluther Wetland, near Blairhall, Fife.  We carried out the works on behalf of Fife Council. We have removed Willow encroachment on the wetland, planted 180 native trees and put up 80 bird boxes, 20 bat boxes and 1 owl box around the site.  

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"We were delighted to receive a competitive quotation from RSS Countryside Management Ltd for tree planting, willow management and installation of bird and bat boxes as part of a wetland restoration project. They were keen, excellent communicators to ensure they met our requirements, and got the work completed quickly and professionally. It was added value to know that we supported training of young people in the rural sector by appointing RSS Countryside Management Ltd."

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Fife Council Biodiversity Officer