Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pinnacle Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Sittingbourne. Responsibilities include lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and maintaining outdoor spaces across Kent. A full UK Driving Licence and experience with gardening tools are essential. Enjoy various benefits and join a diverse workforce committed to excellence.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience using gardening power tools.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation essential.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and maintain lawns for visual appeal.
• Trim hedges and shrubs for growth and appearance.
• Clear weeds and debris from all landscaped areas.
• Plant flowers and prepare soil for landscaping.
• Safely operate machinery and maintain equipment.

Skills

Mowing and trimming

Landscape upkeep

Driving company vehicles

Customer service

Tools

Gardening power tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Overview

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 in Sittingbourne. You will be travelling to various sites across the Kent area, including Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Rochester and Canterbury.

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). A full UK Driving Licence will be essential.

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 or 8AM to 4:30PM, 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

• 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.
• Performing seasonal duties like leaf clearing, frost protection, or preparing sites for different weather conditions.

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