Ground maintenance supervisor Review
at Ipswich Borough Council
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Project Management
Ipswich
Review Submitted: November 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
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5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
As a ground maintenance supervisor I am responsible for 8 staff members. This involves making sure their day to day tasks which involve, grass and shrub cutting are all up to date. Attend weekly and monthly catch up with my team. Also attending operation meetings.
Organizing landscape planting schemes and taking part in planting them. I also do repair jobs in our parks from repairing gates to fixing a broken step.
Organizing landscape planting schemes and taking part in planting them. I also do repair jobs in our parks from repairing gates to fixing a broken step.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Meeting the other people on the course. Nice knowing we are in the same boat, wanting to learn and gain a new quali1fication.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learn a few new IT skills. As I am an outdoor manual work, I do not spend a lot of time on my laptop. Already, just spending more time on the laptop, I am more comfortable.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
So far I feel everything is well structured and organized. I was unsure how the classroom session were going to be as I have not been in that environment for a long time. But has made me feel comfortable by how nice and knowledgeable she is.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Plenty. They always say if I need any help then they are there.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty. If I have any questions or concerns, I know I can contact her
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel it is adding to my existing skills of managing my team. Understanding my team better.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Not that I am aware of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Ipswich Borough Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have been employed by Ipswich Borough Council 9 years now. I started as a temp and worked up from a temp to a full time operative, to then a technician, to now an area supervisor. I would recommend working for IBC as its a nice place to work with plenty of good people. If you want to progress like myself, you will get supported.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Ipswich Borough Council?
Always to show enthusiasm and a will to work and learn. And to research the job role fully to show how your skills and experience will best fit the role
