Grounds Maintenance Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Sick pay

Maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

Pinnacle Group Limited is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure outdoor spaces across housing sites are well-maintained and presented. You will perform mowing, edging, hedge trimming and weed control, and operate groundskeeping machinery safely in all weather conditions.

You will join our Soft FM team based in Enfield, with responsibilities across multiple sites in the South East. The role is full-time, 7:30AM-4PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Knowledge of horticultural practices, including planting, pruning and weed control.
• Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging, and maintaining lawns to keep them neat and healthy.
• Trimming and shaping hedges, shrubs, and bushes to promote growth and improve appearance.
• Removing weeds from flower beds, pathways, and other landscaped areas to prevent overgrowth.
• Planting flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants as well as preparing soil and beds.
• Clearing debris, litter picking, sweeping pathways, and maintaining cleanliness of outdoor areas.
• Safely operating machinery such as mowers, strimmer and leaf blowers, along with maintaining tools and equipment.
• Driving company vehicles to transport equipment and access multiple sites as required.
• Following all safety procedures and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performing seasonal duties like leaf clearing, frost protection, or preparing sites for different weather conditions.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture

Outdoor work

Health & safety

Tools

Mowers

Strimmer

Leaf blowers

Job description

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Pinnacle Group is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure that outdoor spaces across numerous housing sites are well-maintained and well-presented. You will be responsible for a variety of landscaping tasks, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and shrubs, weeding flower beds and pathways and performing general upkeep such as clearing debris. You will operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment safely and efficiently, following all health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping, be physically fit, able to work in all weather conditions and possess a keen eye for detail.

You will be joining our Soft FM team based in Enfield, Our Soft FM team is responsible for a wide range grounds maintenance services across the South East of the country.

This is a full time permanent position, working 7:30AM-4PM Monday to Friday

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, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our Values ofTrust, Respect, Involve,Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will bedetermined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging, and maintaining lawns to keep them neat and healthy.
• Trimming and shaping hedges, shrubs, and bushes to promote growth and improve appearance.
• Removing weeds from flower beds, pathways, and other landscaped areas to prevent overgrowth.
• Planting flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants as well as preparing soil and beds.
• Clearing debris, litter picking, sweeping pathways, and maintaining cleanliness of outdoor areas.
• Safely operating machinery such as mowers, strimmer and leaf blowers, along with maintaining tools and equipment.
• Driving company vehicles to transport equipment and access multiple sites as required.
• Following all safety procedures and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performing seasonal duties like leaf clearing, frost protection, or preparing sites for different weather conditions.

Key Requirements

• Valid driving license
• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Good knowledge of horticultural practices, including planting, pruning, and weed control.
• Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Understanding of and compliance with health and safety regulations relevant to grounds maintenance.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and the public

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.

In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, pension scheme and annual leave, we offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area such as: