Grounds Maintenance Operative

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative in HMP Long Lartin.

The salary is £27,426.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00, with an earlier finish every Friday!

What you will do:

• General maintenance, such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, verges, weed spraying, tree care, horticulture activities such as planting, pruning and seeding.
• Erect and dismantle equipment, operating light plant and power tools, undertake cutting equipment checks.
• Setting out, making sports pitches including grass and tarmac with upkeep of artificial, synthetic pitches in recreational areas.
• Painting sundry equipment.
• General good housekeeping, including litter picking around the grounds if required.
• All other FM duties as required directed by team manager.
• This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

What you will bring:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge and experience of gardening, horticulture operations and grounds maintenance type duties.
• Weed spraying certificate.
• Experience in operating light plant and equipment and wheeled tractors.
• Understanding of Health and Safety Legislation.
• Chainsaw Wind Blown Trees (CS 34) CS30/CS31
• Chainsaw maintenance and Cross Cut.

Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

Our benefits

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth - Shine in your career with advancement opportunities
• Training Opportunities - Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• On Site you will have access to free parking and catering facilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Apply today

Please apply as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.