At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful outdoor spaces through mowing, trimming, and planting.
- Company: Join Pinnacle Group, a leader in facilities management with a focus on community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, private medical insurance, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for personal development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while working outdoors and developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and experience with gardening tools required.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 27500 £ per year.
About the role
Pinnacle Group is seeking a diligent Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure outdoor spaces are well‑maintained and visually appealing. You will join our Soft FM Grounds Maintenance teams based at the Times Square estate in Welwyn Garden City and travel to sites across Hertfordshire. 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.
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 such as leaf clearing, frost protection or preparing sites for different weather conditions.
Key requirements
- A full UK driving licence held for a minimum of one year.
- Experience using gardening power tools.
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and procedures.
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Our offer
As a colleague you will be part of an inclusive culture, with opportunities to achieve your full potential through learning and development. We offer a range of benefits, 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
- Company car / car allowance
- Electric vehicle scheme
Our values
We accept applications from all backgrounds, including ex‑armed forces personnel and their families, and expect applicants to share our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence.
Equal opportunities
Pinnacle Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Grounds Maintenance Operative in Welwyn Garden City employer: Pinnacle Group Limited
Pinnacle Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusivity and employee development, making it an ideal place for Grounds Maintenance Operatives to thrive. With a strong commitment to quality service and community impact, employees enjoy a supportive work culture, comprehensive benefits including flexible working arrangements and private medical insurance, and ample opportunities for personal growth within the Soft Facilities Management division. Located in the vibrant Times Square estate in Welwyn Garden City, this role offers a chance to contribute to well-maintained outdoor spaces across Hertfordshire while being part of a team that values trust, respect, and excellence.
