Overview
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 Grounds Maintenance teams who are based in Maidstone. You will be travelling to various sites across the Kent area, including Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Rochester.
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 Licence 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 7:30AM to 3:30PM or 8AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday.
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, 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.
Qualifications
* 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
Disability Confident
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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\'re a people-first organisation with a value driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.
As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development. We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers.
* 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
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