Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pinnacle Group Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Group Limited is seeking a diligent Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain outdoor spaces in Cambridge and travel to sites across Cambridgeshire and beyond.

You will mow lawns, hedge trim, plant and weed, ensuring safe, welcoming environments for housing sites and schools. A full driving licence and health and safety awareness are required, with a consistent, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• What you will need to succeed in this role, including a valid driving licence and health and safety awareness.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and maintaining outdoor spaces.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, trim hedges, plant, weed and carry out landscape upkeep across housing sites.
• Drive company vehicles and transport plant, machinery and equipment.
• Maintain pathways by spreading salt and grit where needed.
• Care for gardens using gardening tools and ride-on machinery.

Skills

Full driving licence

Health and safety knowledge

Customer service

Job description

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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


• 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.

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: