Grounds Maintenance Operative

pinnaclegroup.co.uk; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is seeking a diligent Grounds Maintenance Operative in Oxford. Your role involves maintaining outdoor spaces through mowing, trimming, and general upkeep while ensuring customer satisfaction. Applicants should be physically fit and hold a valid driving license.

Benefits

Pension plans

Additional leave packages

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Experience in using gardening power tools needed.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles and transport plant and equipment.
• Perform general maintenance of grounds including grass cutting and hedge trimming.
• Maintain vehicles and gardening machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Customer service commitment

Tools

Gardening power 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 Oxford area and travelling to sites across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire. 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 7.30am to 3.30pm, 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