Contracts Manager

We are seeking an energetic and valued contributor to manage and develop our Reading/ Basingstoke regional area! Mitie Landscapes has a new opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team at the UKs leading FM company. You will have full responsibility for the day to day operations in Grounds Maintenance and winter services and projects in your region.

Agile, flexible working is critical to the continuing success of the Landscapes business, the ability to embed performance excellence through an operating model which supports operational seasonal peaks and out of hours customer support is critical.

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will lead your grounds maintenance team, ensuring they deliver the exceptional every day.

You will be responsible for.

-Developing growth and profitable operation of the area.

-Managing and developing a professional and effective operational team

-Implementing a positive health and safety culture

-To constantly strive to improve efficiency and utilisation of resources.

-Ensure the highest level of commitment to people management and development.

You must have experience in the within the horticultural/ Landscaping industry.

-Previous supervisory/ management experience.

-An excellent understanding of operational IT systems.

-Can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality systems and the management of safe systems of work associated with the role and work environment.

-Able to represent Mitie effectively at both internal and external meetings.

-Able to lead, motivate and manage a team effectively.

-Seeks out and takes opportunities to learn new skills as part of personal professional development.

-Leads by example in all role activities.

Flexible working, especially during the winter period.

In return we offer.

-33 days annual leave including bank holidays

-Annual bonus and Winter incentive schemes

-Life assurance

-Pension scheme

-EV company vehicle

-Opportunities to progress and grow within the UKs leading FM Company

-Discount through MiDeals to over 850 high street retailers

At Mitie we know that 'our diversity makes us stronger'. We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive to be their best every day and are very proud of our rich and diverse culture and backgrounds. We recognise the unique contributions that you can bring, and our people and customers thrive when we get this right. Flexible work is a great enabler of a diverse & inclusive workforce, at Mitie we encourage all applications for consideration.