Grounds Maintenance Operative (Sports Turf and Cricket Pitches)

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is seeking a diligent Grounds Maintenance Operative/Greenkeeper to maintain outdoor spaces across Castle Point, with duties at Woodside Park in Benfleet. You’ll mow, trim hedges, plant, weed and prepare sports pitches while upholding safety and quality.

The role is 29 hours per week in winter, rising to 45 hours from April to September, with early start times. You’ll join a people-first team delivering reliable grounds services to housing, schools and public sector sites.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• PA1/PA6 pesticide licences would be desirable.
• Experience using gardening power tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures is important.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain grass areas, trim hedges, plant shrubs and flowers.
• Perform general grounds maintenance including debris/leaf clearance and litter removal.
• Prepare and renovate sports pitches (bowls croquet cricket pitch, football, rugby, tennis, MUGAs).
• Graffiti removal and seasonal works preparation (spring/fall).
• Ensure tools, equipment and materials are organised in advance for works.

Skills

Driving licence

Grounds maintenance

Sports field renovation

Planting and landscaping

Health and safety knowledge

Customer service

Tools

PA1/PA6 Licences

Gardening power tools

Ride-on machinery

Job description

Pinnacle Group are looking for a diligent Grounds Maintenance Operative/Greenkeeper to ensure our outdoor spaces are well-maintained and visually appealing. You will be joining our teams who are looking after the grounds on sites across the Castle Point area. Our Soft Facilities Management division delivers essential services to homes, schools, universities and public sector organisations – including housing providers and blue light authorities. We focus on creating clean, safe and welcoming environments, with a commitment to quality, community impact and customer care.

This role will predominantly involve the maintenance and upkeep of Woodside Park in Benfleet. Your responsibilities will include mowing, trimming hedges, planting, weeding, and general landscape upkeep of grass verges, public gardens, children’s play areas and general sports pitch preparation. 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.

This is an ongoing position where you will do 29 hours per week in the winter months and hours then increase to 45 hours per week from April until the end of September during the busy summer period. Hours are as follows – October to April 7.30am to 2pm Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 12pm on Fridays. April to October 6.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. This will be a fixed term contract until 30/09/2027.

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 values 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.

• Fine turf preparation and renovation including that for bowls croquet cricket pitch and putt etc.
• General sports preparation and renovation including (but not exclusive) to football, rugby tennis and multi-use games areas. This includes lining and placement of goalposts.
• General maintenance of grounds e.g. grass cutting, clearing of debris, leaves, litter, hedge and shrub trimming.
• Planting shrubs, trees and bulbs.
• Use of gardening equipment, powered hand tools and ride on machinery.
• Plan and prepare for seasonal works such as spring prep/start, and end of season renovations ensure that to tools and equipment and materials are organised in advance and ready when require.
• Graffiti removal.
• Snow clearance and gritting.

• Full clean UK Driving Licence
• PA1/PA6 Pesticide Licences would be desirable.
• Experience in using gardening power tools
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and safety procedures
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Our offer

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. The more varied our workforce, the better we can understand, reflect and meet the needs of the communities we serve. That’s why we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – especially those who represent the communities we work with every day. As a colleague, you’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to thrive. We’re committed to helping you reach your full potential through continuous learning, development opportunities and career progression.

In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including:

• 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