Grounds Maintenance

Pinnacle Group; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housing services provider is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain outdoor spaces in Canning Town, London. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, weeding, and maintaining grounds while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and a valid driving license. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal Development Plans

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Good knowledge of horticultural practices, including planting and pruning.
• Ability to operate groundskeeping machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and maintain lawns.
• Trim and shape hedges and shrubs.
• Remove weeds from flower beds and pathways.
• Plant flowers and maintain outdoor areas.
• Operate and maintain machinery safely.

Skills

Experience in grounds maintenance

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Knowledge of horticultural practices

Excellent customer service skills

Driving licence

Tools

Groundskeeping machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Pinnacle Group is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure that outdoor spaces across numerous housing sites are well-maintained and well-presented. You will be responsible for a variety of landscaping tasks, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and shrubs, weeding flower beds and pathways and performing general upkeep such as clearing debris. You will operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment safely and efficiently, following all health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping, be physically fit, able to work in all weather conditions and possess a keen eye for detail. You will be joining our Soft FM team based in Canning Town, London. Our Soft FM team is responsible for a wide range of cleaning, grounds maintenance and caretaking services around the Tower Hamlets area. The hours of work are 7.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. A full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging, and maintaining lawns to keep them neat and healthy.
• Trimming and shaping hedges, shrubs and bushes to promote growth and improve appearance.
• Removing weeds from flower beds, pathways and other landscaped areas to prevent overgrowth.
• Planting flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants as well as preparing soil and beds.
• Clearing debris, litter picking, sweeping pathways, and maintaining cleanliness of outdoor areas.
• Safely operating machinery such as mowers, strimmer and leaf blowers, along with maintaining tools and equipment.
• Driving company vehicles to transport equipment and access multiple sites as required.
• Following all safety procedures and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performing seasonal duties like leaf clearing, frost protection, or preparing sites for different weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Good knowledge of horticultural practices, including planting, pruning, and weed control.
• Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Understanding of and compliance with health and safety regulations relevant to grounds maintenance.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and the public.
• Valid driving licence.
• Disability Confident.

About Disability Confident

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Company Overview

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 valued-driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal Development Plans