Grounds Maintenance Operative

Amey; Harwell; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amey is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative at NRS Harwell, Oxfordshire. In this role you will deliver high-quality grounds upkeep, lawn and hedge work, litter clearance, and seasonal duties, ensuring safe external spaces for site users and visitors.

You will operate grounds equipment, assist with logistics, and, when trained and authorised, drive a forklift to support site operations. A full UK driving licence and compliance with BPSS are required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Grounds maintenance experience.
• Experience driving ride-on mowers and/or tractors.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.
• Flexible, proactive approach and confidence using mobile technology to record and manage work activities.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance, including grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearance, litter picking and general upkeep.
• Maintain safe, clean and professional external areas in accordance with the agreed work schedule.
• Operate vehicles, grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely, following site and Health and Safety requirements.
• Support site logistics and material movements by operating a forklift truck when trained and authorised.
• Carry out gritting and other seasonal duties during adverse weather conditions.
• Respond promptly to customer requests, report site issues and help find practical solutions to queries or concerns.

Connaissances

Driving licence

Grounds maintenance

Ride-on mower/tractor

Health & safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Tech-enabled work

Outils

Forklift qualification

Chainsaw licence

Description du poste

Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Requisition ID: 13357

Contract type: Permanent

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Shift pattern: 9 day fortnight (Monday to Thursday 07.45 until 17.00 and every other Friday 07.45 until 12.15)

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative at NRS Harwell, Oxfordshire.

Join our team

Join our inclusive Amey Facilities Management and Soft Services team, supporting the NRS Harwell site.

NRS (Nuclear Restoration Services) sites are highly regulated nuclear facilities across the UK, supporting the safe decommissioning and long-term management of the nation's former nuclear power stations and associated assets. Amey provides a range of facilities management, maintenance and project delivery services that help ensure these sites remain safe, compliant and operational.

In this practical, varied role, you will help maintain safe, clean and professional external spaces for customers, site users and visitors. Alongside grounds maintenance, you may support wider site operations by operating a forklift truck when appropriately qualified, authorised and required.

Your work will make an important contribution to the safe and efficient operation of the site throughout the year, including during seasonal and adverse weather conditions.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance, including grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearance, litter picking and general upkeep.
• Maintain safe, clean and professional external areas in accordance with the agreed work schedule.
• Operate vehicles, grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely, following site and Health and Safety requirements.
• Support site logistics and material movements by operating a forklift truck when trained and authorised.
• Carry out gritting and other seasonal duties during adverse weather conditions.
• Respond promptly to customer requests, report site issues and help find practical solutions to queries or concerns.

What you will bring

Essential

• A full UK driving licence.
• Grounds maintenance experience.
• Experience driving ride on mowers and/or tractors
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible, proactive approach and confidence using mobile technology to record and manage work activities.

Desirable

• A recognised forklift qualification, such as NPORS, RTITB or an equivalent accreditation, with experience operating a forklift truck in a commercial environment.
• PA1 and PA6 spraying qualifications.
• A chainsaw licence.
• Training or practical experience using ride‑on mowers, tractors, strimmers and brush cutters.
• Knowledge of Planned Preventative Maintenance activities.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer development or training to support your growth.

Security clearance

Because this role supports operations at NRS Harwell, the successful candidate must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance, commonly known as BPSS.

Why join Amey?

• Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions.
• Career growth: Develop your career through internal progression and opportunities within grounds maintenance, site operations and facilities management.
• Training opportunities: Unlock your potential through comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.
• 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 contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits: Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, the Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive discounts: Access our online portal, offering 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 employees who care for a dependant.
• Affinity Networks: Join communities that connect, support and inspire people from diverse backgrounds 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 and 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.