At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful outdoor spaces through mowing, planting, and general landscape upkeep.
- Company: Join Pinnacle Group, a leading provider of housing and neighbourhood services.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by creating safe and welcoming environments for the community.
- Qualifications: A full UK driving licence and experience with gardening tools are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 27000 £ per year.
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.
- Fine turf preparation and renovation including that for bowls, croquet, cricket pitch and putt.
- 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.
- Graffiti removal.
- Snow clearance and gritting.
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.
Key requirements:
- 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.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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