Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pinnacle Group provides people first, integrated services across a range of community facing assets and

infrastructure including multi tenure housing, schools, open spaces, public buildings, utilities and broadband

networks as well as a range of complementary employment and wellbeing outcomes. Across the UK, Pinnacle

supports over 300,000 homes, 200 schools and 80 public buildings creating value, providing stewardship and

generating positive outcomes for our customers, our partners and our clients.

Our FM business delivers Facilities Management to homes, public and private sector bodies including Registered

Providers, schools, universities and blue light statutory authorities. We pride ourselves on placing people at the

centre of what we do, while maintaining our values of high quality and excellent customer care.

The Role

Pinnacle Group are looking for a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative team member who will visit various

developments and will be responsible for all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards.

The sites will need to be visited on weekly/fortnightly basis with schedules set in place for ease of working and

getting around to each development in a timely manner.

Hours for this role are Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4PM.

This will be an ongoing assignment covering long term sickness and could potentially lead to a permanent contract.

Duties/Key Responsibilities

The safe use of ride on mowers, rotary mowers, strimmer’s, leaf blowers and other horticultural machines

Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, and pruning

Lawn maintenance and repairs

Bed preparation and planting

Hedge and shrub trimming

Keeping the borders, clear and free from debris and litter at all times

Gritting, salt spreading and snow clearing when required

To keep the tools clean and damage free, report to manager when necessary

Ensuring that all visited locations are left in a clean and tidy state

Maintenance of records relating to tasks performed, materials and equipment

Promotion of safe working practices

Reporting any faulty equipment, damage, vandalism, or potential hazard to the Contract Manager

Promote and ensure the good reputation of the company

Carry out any other duties commensurate with the position

Care and maintenance of company vehicle and reporting any damage or defects

Use of Job Watch to carry out the jobs everyday

Skills Required

Full UK Driver’s License is an advantage

Self motivated and has the ability to work as part of a team

Resilience under pressure and able to adapt to changing environments

Ability to work to laid down schedules and in all weather conditions

Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative

Excellent customer liaison skills together with a commitment to customer service.

Enthusiasm, drive, ambition, and commitment

Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and safety procedures

PA1/PA6 qualifications (or equivalent) are desirable

Knowledge of the use of chemicals (COSHH) and Health and Safety legislation is desirable

Obligation to adhere to safe working practices and ensure due consideration is given to the safety of the residents and the public

As this role will involve working around vulnerable adults & children, confirmation of appointment will be subject to completion of a satisfactory Basic Disclosure Barring Service Check.

Pinnacle Group strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, trade union activity, marital status, religious belief or sexual orientation.

We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.