Grounds Maintenance Operative

Amey; Evesham; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Training opportunities

Holidays 24 days

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Social impact days

Family-friendly policies

Affinity networks

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for HMP Long Lartin in the United Kingdom. You will maintain lawful grounds, perform grass cutting, hedge trimming and general horticultural tasks to keep the site secure and presentable.

Working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary of £27,426 per year and a comprehensive benefits package, including holidays, pension and training opportunities. A full UK driving licence and chainsaw certification are desirable.

Qualifications

• Gardening, horticulture and grounds maintenance experience required.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation preferred.
• Chainsaw qualifications CS30/CS31/CS34 and weed spraying certs are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds with grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and planting.
• Operate light plant, power tools and equipment with safety checks.
• Set out and maintain grass, tarmac and sports pitches in recreational areas.
• Undertake drainage, painting, litter picking and other grounds tasks.
• Support carbon reduction and zero‑emission initiatives where appropriate.
• Maintain high health and safety standards on site.

Skills

Gardening & grounds maintenance

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Light plant operation

CS30/CS31/CS34 chainsaw qualifications

Weed spraying certificate

Job description

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

Salary: £27,426
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm, with an hour earlier finish every Friday.

Join our facilities management team supporting His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. At Amey, we help provide safe, clean and efficient prisons, using our expertise to keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will help ensure that planned and reactive maintenance is completed safely, compliantly and on time. Your work will contribute to a secure, well‑maintained environment for everyone who lives and works at HMP Long Lartin.

What you will do

• Maintain the grounds through grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, planting, seeding, weed control and general horticultural work.
• Operate light plant, power tools and cutting equipment safely, completing the necessary equipment checks.
• Set out and maintain grass, tarmac, artificial and synthetic sports pitches within recreational areas.
• Undertake drainage work, painting, litter picking and other general grounds maintenance activities.
• Support local and business zero‑carbon programmes where appropriate.
• Maintain high health and safety standards across the contract.

What you will bring

• Practical knowledge and experience of gardening, horticulture and grounds maintenance.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A weed‑spraying certificate.
• Experience operating light plant, equipment and wheeled tractors.
• An understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Relevant chainsaw qualifications, including CS30/CS31 and CS34, together with experience of chainsaw maintenance, cross‑cutting and safe ladder use.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Security clearance

Prison security clearance is required for this position. Amey will support the successful candidate through the clearance process.

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 and enabling them to shine.

Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or bringing professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews.
• Career growth: Build a long‑term career with opportunities to progress.
• Training opportunities: Access comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with additional contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits: Choose from options including insurance benefits, the Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive discounts: Access discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
• Give back to the community: Receive two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family‑friendly policies: Support for new parents and those caring for a dependant.
• Affinity Networks: Join communities that connect, support and inspire colleagues across Amey.

About Amey

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 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 or belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are 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 you may require at any point during the recruitment process.