Grounds Maintenance Operative

Amey; Cleeve Prior; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

24 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Flexible benefits

Discount portal

Social impact days

Diversity networks

Job summary

Amey is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative at HMP Long Lartin. The role is a full-time position, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am–5pm with a 1-hour early finish on Fridays. The annual salary is £27,426.

Applicants should hold a full driving licence and have gardening and grounds maintenance experience. The role includes operating light plant and power tools, setting out sports pitches, and supporting health and safety across the contract.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance.
• Weed spraying certificate required.
• Experience with light plant and equipment.
• Chainsaw operations and safety certificates referenced.
• Ladder use and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance including grass cutting and hedges.
• Clear leaves, litter, verges, and weed spraying.
• Set out and maintain sports pitches and artificial surfaces.
• Paint sundry equipment and perform minor drainage works.
• Keep grounds clean and safe; assist with other FM duties.
• Support zero carbon programmes and uphold H&S standards.

Skills

Driving licence

Gardening knowledge

Weed spraying certificate

Light plant operation

CS34 chainsaw

Ladder use

Tools

Wheeled tractors

Job description

Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Requisition ID: 12739

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

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with an hour earlier finish every Friday.

The salary is £27,426.

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons.

By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

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.
• Drainage works.
• 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 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.
• Ladder use.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates

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

Why join Amey

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

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

About Amey

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What We Do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. 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.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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