Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pinnacle Group; Enfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing and neighbourhood services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure outdoor spaces are well-maintained. You will be responsible for mowing, trimming, and the general upkeep of landscape areas across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a full driving licence, a strong work ethic, and experience with gardening power tools. This role offers a variety of benefits including flexible working arrangements and additional leave.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Maternity/paternity packages

Qualifications

• Full driving licence.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks.
• Keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles to transport equipment.
• Maintain grounds through mowing, trimming, and landscaping.
• Use and maintain gardening machinery.

Skills

Experience in using gardening power tools

Commitment to delivering excellent customer service

Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation

Tools

Gardening equipment

Powered hand tools

Ride on machinery

Job description

Overview

Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced 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 London and Kent areas, you will be travelling to and working at multiple school sites.

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 7AM to 3PM 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

• 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