Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pinnacle Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Group Limited is seeking a diligent Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain outdoor spaces to a high standard. Based in the Cambridge area, you will travel to sites across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, joining our Soft Facilities Management Grounds Maintenance teams.

Working hours are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, on a full-time permanent basis. We focus on safe, clean environments and high-quality service for housing, schools and public sector sites.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence.
• Professional grounds maintenance/gardening experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safety procedures.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns and maintain hedges.
• Plant, weed and carry out general landscape upkeep of housing sites.
• Use gardening equipment and ride-on machinery as required.
• Salt and grit pathways to keep them safe.
• Maintain vehicles and gardening machinery.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Gardening tools operation

Ride-on machinery

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Company: Pinnacle Group Limited

Salary: £13.45 to £13.45 an hour

Job type: Permanent

Location: Cambridge, CB1 7ED / Cambridge area (travel to sites in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Essex)

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 26 Nov 2026

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 Soft Facilities Management Grounds Maintenance teams who are based in the Cambridge area and travelling to sites across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Essex.

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.

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).

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 a full time, permanent position and the hours will be 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

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 value 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 not only meets the key criteria below but also embraces our core values – Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence – and is committed to earning and maintaining the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Driving company vehicles and transporting plant, machinery and equipment
• General maintenance of grounds e.g. grass cutting, clearing of debris, leaves, litter, hedge and shrub trimming.
• Use of gardening equipment, powered hand tools and ride on machinery.
• Basic flower bed maintenance.
• Salt and grit spreading to ensure pathways are safe.
• Maintenance of vehicles and gardening machinery.

Key requirements:

• Full driving licence
• Professional grounds maintenance/gardening experience.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and safety procedures.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

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.

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:

• Maternity/paternity packages
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident: Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.