Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pinnacle Group; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housing services provider is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure outdoor spaces are well-maintained. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, planting, and general landscape upkeep in the Hertfordshire area. Candidates should have a full driving licence and experience with gardening tools. This role offers a range of employee benefits and an inclusive culture.

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

Season Ticket Loans

Sick Pay Schemes

Company Car/Car Allowance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in using gardening power tools.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Driving company vehicles and transporting plant and equipment.
• General maintenance of grounds e.g. grass cutting and litter clearing.
• Use and maintenance of gardening machinery.

Skills

Driving company vehicles

Using gardening power tools

Customer service

Education

Full driving licence

Tools

Gardening equipment

Powered hand 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 around the Buntingford area, you will be travelling and working around the Hertfordshire area. 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.

Hours for the job will be working 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, 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