Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pinnacle Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK service provider is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain outdoor spaces in Central and Northwest London. The role involves using gardening equipment like ride-on lawnmowers, performing general landscape upkeep, and driving company vehicles for transporting tools. Candidates must possess a full driving license and have professional gardening experience. This is a full-time permanent position with opportunities for career growth and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Experience using a ride-on lawnmower is essential.
• Professional grounds maintenance experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor spaces and landscapes at various sites.
• Drive company vehicles to transport equipment and machinery.
• Perform general grounds maintenance tasks like grass cutting and litter clearing.

Skills

Customer service

Use of gardening equipment

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Tools

Ride-on lawnmower

Powered hand tools

Company vehicles

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 Soft Facilities Management Grounds Maintenance teams who are based in the Harlesden, Wembley area and travelling to sites across Central, North and Northwest London.

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 using ride on lawnmowers, 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 is essential
• Experience using driving a ride-on lawnmower is essential.
• Professional grounds maintenance/gardening experience is essential.
• 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:

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme