At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep outdoor spaces beautiful by mowing, trimming, planting, and maintaining gardens.
- Company: Join Pinnacle Group, a leading provider of housing and neighbourhood services.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, enhanced pension, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a values-driven culture focused on trust and respect.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK driving licence and experience with gardening tools.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
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 Soft FM Grounds Maintenance teams who are based at the Times Square estate in Welwyn Garden City and travelling 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.
Responsibilities
- Mowing lawns, 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, and preparing soil and beds.
- Clearing debris, picking litter, sweeping pathways and maintaining cleanliness of outdoor areas.
- Safely operating machinery such as mowers, strimmers and leaf blowers, and 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, and preparing sites for different weather conditions.
- Mowing lawns and trimming hedges, planting, weeding and general landscape upkeep of housing sites (new builds, extra care sites and sheltered accommodation).
Key requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence, held for a minimum of one year.
- Experience in using gardening power tools.
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and safety procedures.
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
- Physical fitness and a keen eye for detail.
- Strong work ethic.
Benefits
- Maternity/Paternity packages
- Flexible working arrangements
- Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
- Additional annual leave and private medical insurance
- Cycle to work scheme and retail discounts
- Childcare assistance, season ticket loans, and sick pay schemes
- Personal development plans and electric vehicle scheme
About Pinnacle Group
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 are a people‑first organisation with a values‑driven culture, grounded in Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence.
Grounds Maintenance Operative in Welwyn Garden City employer: Pinnacle Group
Pinnacle Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and values-driven work culture that prioritises employee well-being and community impact. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, comprehensive personal development plans, and a range of perks including enhanced pension schemes and private medical insurance, all while contributing to the beautification of outdoor spaces across Hertfordshire.
