Grounds Maintenance Operative

Amey Group Services LTD; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Amey is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative at HMP Wakefield, part of the MoJ facilities management programme. You will help maintain safe, clean and secure outdoor spaces inside the prison estate.

Key duties include grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, litter clearance, drainage and use of power tools. 39-hour week, Mon-Fri 07:30-16:15, and 1 in 4 weekends on rota with 15% additional allowance. The base salary is £27,426 plus a weekend rota allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience in outdoor grounds maintenance and safe operation of machinery.
• Ability to carry out routine horticultural tasks and site upkeep.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures on prison premises.

Responsibilities

• Deliver grounds maintenance activities including grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, pruning and seasonal horticultural work.
• Support the upkeep of the prison estate through litter clearance and waste management activities.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery, light plant and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assist with drainage works and general external maintenance duties.
• Maintain outdoor areas to a high standard, ensuring they remain safe, presentable and fit for purpose.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Lawn machinery

Power tools

Litter clearance equipment

Job description

Join our vibrant, inclusive community on the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account, delivering critical facilities management services that make a real positive impact. Working at HMP Wakefield, you'll help maintain a safe, clean and secure environment while supporting the operational needs of one of the UK's most important prison facilities.

At Amey, we're supporting His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

What You Will Do

• Deliver grounds maintenance activities including grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, pruning and seasonal horticultural work.
• Support the upkeep of the prison estate through litter clearance and waste management activities.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery, light plant and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assist with drainage works and general external maintenance duties.
• Maintain outdoor areas to a high standard, ensuring they remain safe, presentable and fit for purpose.

The base salary is £27,426, plus a weekend rota allowance. There will be a requirement to work 1 in 4 weekends on a rota basis, with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week:

• Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 16:15
• Saturday and Sunday (rota weekends): 07:30 - 15:15