Grounds & Facilities Operative – Prison Site

Gov-Facilities-Services; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 26,575 - 26,576; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank Holidays

Private GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) seeks a Grounds Operative to join the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Standford Hill. This permanent, full-time role (39 hours) offers stability and a focus on safe, quality grounds maintenance.

You will work with a skilled team, applying NVQ Level 3 horticulture and pesticide qualifications to maintain grass areas and uphold health and safety standards, contributing to a secure, rehabilitative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with grounds maintenance practices in grass areas – Essential
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements – Essential
• Experience taking instructions and following processes – Essential
• Experience of supervision – Desirable
• NVQ Level 3 in horticulture or equivalent; PA2/PA6 pesticides qualifications – Essential

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Health & safety knowledge

Time management

People skills

Following procedures

Supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in horticulture or equivalent

PA2 and PA6 pesticides qualifications

Job description

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) seeks a Grounds Operative to join the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Standford Hill. This permanent, full-time role (39 hours) offers stability and a focus on safe, quality grounds maintenance.

You will work with a skilled team, applying NVQ Level 3 horticulture and pesticide qualifications to maintain grass areas and uphold health and safety standards, contributing to a secure, rehabilitative environment.