Grounds Maintenance Operative

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to enhance outdoor spaces in the Cambridge area. This full-time role involves maintaining beautiful landscapes through mowing, trimming, and general upkeep, ensuring that every site is visually appealing and safe. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, physical fitness, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values trust, respect, and excellence, while enjoying a range of benefits and opportunities for personal development.

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

Company Car/Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in using gardening power tools and machinery.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor spaces including mowing, trimming, and planting.
• Drive company vehicles and transport equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Fitness

Customer Service

Education

Full Driving Licence

Tools

Gardening Power Tools

Ride-on Machinery

Job description

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 Cambridge and travelling to sites across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. 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 position where you will be working 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

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:

• 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
• Maintenance of vehicles and gardening machinery

Key requirements:

• 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

Our offer

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers. We welcome applications from all backgrounds - particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.

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