Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pinnacle Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal Development Plans

Job summary

Pinnacle Group in Derby is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative to join our Soft Facilities Management Division. The role covers grounds maintenance, cleaning and bulk waste operations across residential estates, including mowing, hedge trimming, planting and waste removal.

This is a temporary to permanent position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A full UK driving licence is essential, and you will work across sites delivering reliable, high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required for a minimum of 1 year.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, cleaning, bulk waste or similar multi-skilled role.
• Experience using gardening power tools and machinery.
• Comfortable with physical work including moving bulky items.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Flexible approach to working across grounds maintenance, cleaning and bulk operations.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles and transport plant, machinery and equipment.
• Perform grounds maintenance: grass cutting, leaves, litter, hedges and beds.
• Use gardening equipment and ride-on machinery.
• Carry out general cleaning across estates and communal areas.
• Support bulk operations, including collection and disposal of bulk waste.
• Spread salt and grit to keep pathways safe.
• Carry out basic vehicle and equipment checks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Cleaning

Bulk waste operations

Full UK driving licence

Power tools

Manual handling

Customer service

Tools

Garden power tools

Ride-on machinery

Job description

Pinnacle Group is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative to join our Soft Facilities Management Division in Derby. This is a varied role covering grounds maintenance, cleaning and bulk waste operations across residential estates. Duties will include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, planting and weeding, alongside general cleaning and the collection and removal of bulk waste across new builds, extra care sites and sheltered accommodation.

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.

This is a temporary to permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a market-leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood and workplace services. With over thirty years of experience, we deliver expert, place-based management and maintenance solutions that enhance the everyday lives of the communities we serve.

We're a people-first organisation with a values-driven culture that has stood the test of time -reflected in the way we care for both 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.
• Carrying out grounds maintenance including grass cutting, clearing leaves, litter and debris, hedge and shrub trimming and basic flower bed maintenance.
• Using gardening equipment, powered hand tools and ride-on machinery.
• Carrying out general cleaning duties across residential estates and communal areas.
• Supporting bulk operations, including the collection, removal and safe disposal of bulk waste and unwanted items.
• Salt and grit spreading to ensure pathways and communal areas are safe.
• General maintenance and basic checks of company vehicles, gardening machinery and equipment.

Key requirements:

• Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 1 year.
• Previous experience within grounds maintenance, cleaning, bulk waste or a similar multi-skilled role.
• Experience using gardening power tools and machinery.
• Comfortable carrying out physical work, including moving and handling bulky items.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Flexible approach and willingness to work across grounds maintenance, cleaning and bulk operations.
• 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 that represent the communities we work with daily.

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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal Development Plans