Greenkeeper

Pinnacle Group Limited

South Benfleet

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Pinnacle Group Limited is seeking a diligent Grounds Maintenance Operative/Greenkeeper to maintain outdoor spaces across Castle Point, with a focus on Woodside Park in Benfleet. The role covers mowing, hedge trimming, planting, weeding and sports pitch preparation.

You should be physically fit with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to safety and customer service. Hours start at 29 per week in winter, rising to 45 per week from April to September, with a fixed term contract to 30/09/2027.

Qualifications

Full clean UK Driving Licence.
PA1/PA6 Pesticide Licences desirable.
Experience using gardening power tools.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures.
Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Fine turf preparation and renovation for bowls croquet cricket pitch and putt.
General sports preparation and renovation for football, rugby, tennis and MUGAs.
Maintenance of grounds: grass cutting, debris clearing, leaves and litter removal, hedge trimming.
Planting shrubs, trees and bulbs.
Use of gardening equipment, powered hand tools and ride-on machinery.
Plan seasonal works and ensure tools and materials are organised in advance.
Graffiti removal.
Snow clearance and gritting.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

PA1/PA6 pesticide licences

Experience with gardening power tools

Health and safety procedures knowledge

Customer service commitment

Tools

Garden power tools

Job description

Pinnacle Group are looking for a diligent Grounds Maintenance Operative/Greenkeeper to ensure our outdoor spaces are well-maintained and visually appealing. You will be joining our teams who are looking after the grounds on sites across the Castle Point area.

Our Soft Facilities Management division delivers essential services to homes, schools, universities and public sector organisations - including housing providers and blue light authorities. We focus on creating clean, safe and welcoming environments, with a commitment to quality, community impact and customer care.

This role will predominantly involve the maintenance and upkeep of Woodside Park in Benfleet. Your responsibilities will include mowing, trimming hedges, planting, weeding, and general landscape upkeep of grass verges, public gardens, children's play areas and general sports pitch preparation.

You will have a keen eye for detail, be physically fit, and possess a strong work ethic. If you are passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful, safe outdoor environments, we would love to hear from you.

This is an ongoing position where you will do 29 hours per week in the winter months and hours then increase to 45 hours per week from April until the end of September during the busy summer period.

October to April

7.30am to 2pm Monday to Thursday
7.30am to 12pm on Fridays.

April to October

6.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

This will be a fixed term contract until 30/09/2027

Who We Are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We're a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

Fine turf preparation and renovation including that for bowls croquet cricket pitch and putt etc
General sports preparation and renovation including (but not exclusive) to football, rugby tennis and multi-use games areas. This includes lining and placement of goalposts.
General maintenance of grounds e.g. grass cutting, clearing of debris, leaves, litter, hedge and shrub trimming
Planting shrubs, trees and bulbs.
Use of gardening equipment, powered hand tools and ride on machinery.
Plan and prepare for seasonal works such as spring prep/start, and end of season renovations ensure that to tools and equipment and materials are organised in advance and ready when require
Graffiti removal.
Snow clearance and gritting.

Key Requirements

Full clean UK Driving Licence
PA1/PA6 Pesticide Licences would be desirable.
Experience in using gardening power tools
Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and safety procedures.
Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Our offer

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. The more varied our workforce, the better we can understand, reflect and meet the needs of the communities we serve. That's why we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - especially those who represent the communities we work with every day.

As a colleague, you'll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture where you're encouraged to thrive. We're committed to helping you reach your full potential through continuous learning, development opportunities and career progression.

Benefits

In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including: