Grounds Maintenance Technician: Ride-On & Equipment

Amey; Wales; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Development

Training Opportunities

Holiday entitlement 24+ days

Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Retail Discounts

Social Impact Days

Family Friendly Policies

Affinity Networks

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for the Complex Facilities team at HMP Prescoed. Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance, operate ride-on mowers and other equipment, and maintain outdoor spaces to a safe, presentable standard.

Requirements include a full UK driving licence and grounds maintenance experience; PA1/PA6 pesticide qualifications, ride-on mower certification, and safety awareness. Opportunity for training and career progression within Amey.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or related outdoor environment.
• PA1 and PA6 pesticide application qualifications are required.
• Ride-on mower certification and tractor/side arm flail experience are beneficial.
• Strimmer and brush cutter certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across the site, ensuring outdoor spaces are safe and well maintained.
• Operate ride-on mowers, strimmers, brush cutters, and tractors.
• Support vegetation management including grass cutting, hedge maintenance and shrub bed upkeep.
• Carry out herbicide application and perimeter track maintenance as required.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and accurate work records for compliance.
• Assist with waste management and collaborate with colleagues on site operations.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Grounds maintenance experience

Outdoor environment knowledge

Health and Safety awareness

PA1 and PA6 pesticide application

Ride-on mower operation

Strimmer/brush cutter operation

Arboriculture knowledge

Tools

Ride-on mower

Tractor operation

Job description

Amey is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative for the Complex Facilities team at HMP Prescoed. Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance, operate ride-on mowers and other equipment, and maintain outdoor spaces to a safe, presentable standard.

Requirements include a full UK driving licence and grounds maintenance experience; PA1/PA6 pesticide qualifications, ride-on mower certification, and safety awareness. Opportunity for training and career progression within Amey.