At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful outdoor spaces through mowing, planting, and general upkeep.
- Company: Join Pinnacle Group, a leading provider of housing and maintenance services.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, life assurance, and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in an inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and experience with gardening tools required.
The predicted salary is between 13.85 - 13.85 £ per hour.
Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced 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 around the Sittingbourne area and travelling to sites across the Kent area.
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 License 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 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Key responsibilities will include:
- 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, strimmers 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.
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:
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
