Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pinnacle Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal Development Plans

Job summary

A leading UK service provider is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain outdoor spaces across various housing sites in London. The role requires a valid driving license, proven experience in grounds maintenance, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Responsibilities include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and operating groundskeeping machinery. The position offers a supportive work culture and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Valid driving license.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging, and maintaining lawns.
• Trimming and shaping hedges, shrubs, and bushes.
• Removing weeds from landscaped areas.
• Safely operating machinery like mowers and strimmers.

Skills

Horticultural practices

Customer service

Operation of groundskeeping machinery

Job description

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 Tulse Hill, London. Our Soft FM team is responsible for a wide range of cleaning, grounds maintenance and caretaking services to ensure community assets are well‑maintained.

The hours of work are 7.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. A full driving licence is essential.

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 valued‑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

• 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, strimmers 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 licence
• 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 grounds‑keeping 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:

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal Development Plans