Grounds Maintenance Operative
Posted 9 hours 27 minutes ago by Pinnacle Group Limited
Pinnacle Group is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative based in Orpington to ensure that outdoor spaces across numerous housing sites are well maintained and well presented. Your responsibilities will include mowing lawns, trimming hedges and shrubs, weeding flower beds and pathways, and performing general upkeep such as clearing debris. You will operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment safely and efficiently, following all health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
As part of our Soft FM team, you will be responsible for a wide range of grounds maintenance services across multiple sites around the Kent area.
This is a full time permanent position, working Monday to Friday 7 AM - 3:30 PM.
Due to the use of work vehicles a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds - particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.
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, 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.
- Operating company vehicles to transport equipment and access multiple sites as required.
- Following all safety procedures and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
- Performing seasonal duties such as leaf clearing, frost protection or preparing sites for different weather conditions.
- Valid driving licence.
- Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Good knowledge of horticultural practices, including planting, pruning and weed control.
- Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Understanding and compliance with health and safety regulations relevant to grounds maintenance.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients and the public.
In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, a pension scheme and annual leave, we offer a wide range of benefits dependent on your role or business area.