Estate Grounds & Landscaping Technician

Ministry of Justice; Wilmslow; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ministry of Justice in Wilmslow is seeking a grounds maintenance operative to keep the estate grounds in good order, including lawns, ponds and woodland, as part of day-to-day operations.

You will undertake turf laying, landscaping, pest control and small landscape projects while ensuring safety and compliance with policy frameworks.

The role is on-site with responsibilities to supervise prisoners and coordinate with the Land-based Activities Manager to maintain facilities.

Formación

• Experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out soft and hard landscaping, turf laying and patio stone works.
• Maintain grounds: lawns, ponds, water features and woodland.
• Cutting, mowing and maintaining external areas as per practice.
• Maintain sports fields according to plan with the Land-based Activities Manager.
• Carry out pest control preventative measures across the area.
• Undertake small landscape projects and development works.
• Supervise prisoners while they work and ensure quality checks.
• Assist with stock levels and procurement of materials; log usage.
• Escort and supervise contractors per security procedures.
• Operate plant equipment and drive estates vehicles when required.

Conocimientos

Landscaping

Grounds maintenance

Pest control

Herramientas

Plant equipment

Descripción del empleo

The Ministry of Justice in Wilmslow is seeking a grounds maintenance operative to keep the estate grounds in good order, including lawns, ponds and woodland, as part of day-to-day operations.

You will undertake turf laying, landscaping, pest control and small landscape projects while ensuring safety and compliance with policy frameworks.

The role is on-site with responsibilities to supervise prisoners and coordinate with the Land-based Activities Manager to maintain facilities.