Grounds Maintenance Operative

Amey Ltd; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Training programmes

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Discount platform

Social impact days

Family friendly policies

Affinity networks

Job summary

Amey is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Operative at HMP Prescoed to maintain outdoor spaces and support vegetation management on site.

You will join a dedicated facilities team delivering essential services for MoJ, with training and long-term career progression opportunities.

Required: full UK driving licence and grounds maintenance experience; Security Clearance will be needed; salary £27,426.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, gardening or a similar outdoor environment.
• Experience operating light plant.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application qualifications.
• Ride-on mower certification.
• Strimmer and brush cutter certification.
• Tractor and side arm flail experience.
• Woodchipper, ladder use or arboriculture-related qualifications.
• Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cut/Chainsaw Wind Blown Trees

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across the site, ensuring outdoor spaces remain safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Operate a range of specialist grounds maintenance equipment including ride‑on mowers, strimmers, brush cutters and tractors.
• Support vegetation management activities including grass cutting, hedge maintenance, shrub bed upkeep and minor works.
• Carry out herbicide application, watercourse clearance and perimeter track maintenance in line with site requirements.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, maintenance checks and accurate work records to support operational compliance.
• Assist with waste management activities and work collaboratively with colleagues to support wider site operations.

Skills

Driving licence

Grounds maintenance experience

Horticulture

Light plant operation

Health & safety

PA1/PA6 pesticide qualifications

Ride-on mower

Strimmer/brush cutter

Tractor & flail

Arboriculture qualifications

Chainsaw certification

Job description

Career Opportunities: Grounds Maintenance Operative (13307)

Requisition ID13307-Posted15/10/2026-Complex Facilities-Pontypool - HMP Prescoed

Location: HMP Prescoed
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,426
Hours of Work: 39 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 07.30 until 16.00 (Mon to Thurs) and 07.30 until 15.00 (Friday)

Join Our Team

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Complex Facilities team at HMP Prescoed,

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisonsthat make a real positive impact across the UK.

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.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a safe, professional and well-presented environment. Working as part of a dedicated grounds maintenance team, you will help ensure outdoor areas and landscaped environments are maintained to the highest standards at HMP Prescoed. No two days are the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of specialist equipment while contributing to the smooth operation of this facility.

Whether you already have extensive grounds maintenance experience or are looking to build on your horticultural skills in a commercial environment, you’ll be joining a supportive team with opportunities for training, development and long‑term career progression.

What You Will Do

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across the site, ensuring outdoor spaces remain safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Operate a range of specialist grounds maintenance equipment including ride‑on mowers, strimmers, brush cutters and tractors.
• Support vegetation management activities including grass cutting, hedge maintenance, shrub bed upkeep and minor works.
• Carry out herbicide application, watercourse clearance and perimeter track maintenance in line with site requirements.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, maintenance checks and accurate work records to support operational compliance.
• Assist with waste management activities and work collaboratively with colleagues to support wider site operations.

What You Will Bring

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, gardening or a similar outdoor environment.
• Experience operating light plant.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application qualifications.
• Ride‑on mower certification.
• Strimmer and brush cutter certification.
• Tractor and side arm flail experience.
• Woodchipper, ladder use or arboriculture‑related qualifications.
• Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cut/Chainsaw Wind Blown Trees

Personal Attributes

• Safety focused and responsible.
• Reliable with a positive work ethic.
• Team player with a proactive approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Committed to delivering high standards of work.

If you have most, but not all, of the skills and experience listed above, we would still love to hear from you. We are committed to developing our people and may be able to provide training and development to support your career growth.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this role, Security Clearance will be required. Amey will support successful applicants throughout the clearance 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, demonstrating our commitment to supporting our people to thrive throughout their careers.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both at work and at home and include:

• Competitive Salary of £27,426 with the opportunity for annual review.
• Career Development and internal progression opportunities.
• Training Opportunities, including funded development programmes and leadership training.
• Holidays of at least 24 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Generous Pension Scheme with additional employer contributions.
• Flexible Benefits including Cycle2Work, insurance options and discounted gym memberships.
• Retail and Lifestyle Discounts through our employee discount platform.
• Two Social Impact Days each year to support volunteering and community initiatives.
• Family Friendly Policies supporting parents and carers.
• Affinity Networks that connect, support and celebrate our diverse workforce.

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work, shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

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 race, gender, disability, religion or 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 of 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 stage of the recruitment process.