Grounds Maintenance Operative - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Pinnacle Group

Pinnacle Group

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Grounds Maintenance Operative (2259)
:

Overview:

Ref:

2259

Salary:

£21,840 - £21,840/annum

Location:

United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham

Contract Type:

Permanent

Posted:

12 April 2023

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.

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

Contact information:

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