Chargehand

Salary: Grade 5 £34,416 - £37,536 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Annualised Hours
Application Deadline: 8th August 2025

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.

About You:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

Please view Job Profile here

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact groundsmaintenance@havering.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8th August 2025 , however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interviews are scheduled for 15th August 2025

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770

Additional Information

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