Grounds Maintenance

Pinnacle Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK service provider is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Maidstone. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, planting, and general upkeep of landscaped areas. Applicants must possess a full UK driving licence and have experience with gardening power tools. The role offers a supportive work culture with ample development opportunities and a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and enhanced pension schemes.

Benefits

Maternity/paternity packages

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Childcare Assistance

Season Ticket Loans

Sick Pay Schemes

Personal Development Plans

Company Car/Car Allowance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience using gardening power tools preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain lawns to keep them in top condition.
• Trim hedges, shrubs and bushes for improved appearance.
• Remove weeds from landscaped areas to maintain aesthetics.
• Plant flowers and prepare soil for landscaping.
• Clear debris and maintain cleanliness of outdoor areas.
• Safely operate machinery and maintain tools.
• Drive company vehicles as needed for site access.

Skills

Driving

Using gardening power tools

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Pinnacle Group are looking for a diligent Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure our outdoor spaces are well-maintained and visually appealing. You will be joining our Grounds Maintenance teams who are based in Maidstone. You will be travelling to various sites across the Kent area, including Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Rochester.

Your responsibilities will include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, planting, weeding, and general landscape upkeep of housing sites (new builds, extra care sites and sheltered accommodation). A full UK Driving Licence will be essential. 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.

Hours for the job will be working 7:30AM to 3:30PM or 8AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday.

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, strimmers and leaf blowers, along with maintaining tools and equipment.
• Driving company vehicles to transport equipment and access multiple sites as required.
• Performing seasonal duties like leaf clearing, frost protection, or preparing sites for different weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence
• Experience in using gardening power tools
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and safety procedures
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

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

As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development. We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers.

• Maternity/paternity packages
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Additional Annual Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Childcare Assistance
• Season Ticket Loans
• Sick Pay Schemes
• Personal Development Plans
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme