Grounds Maintenance Worker

Manpower UK - RISE; Kirkham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain the grounds at HMP Kirkham. This full-time role offers competitive pay of £14.88 per hour, with opportunities for overtime. Responsibilities include maintaining amenity areas, ensuring safety compliance, and performing pest control measures. Join a structured and supportive work environment with 20 days of annual leave plus public holidays.

Benefits

Competitive pay

20 days' annual leave

Training and career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain establishment's grounds and amenity areas.
• Carry out pest control preventative measures.
• Complete all planned maintenance and small repairs.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Pest control knowledge

Tool handling

Job description

Job Description

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Location : HMP Kirkham

Shift Times : Full Time, Monday to Friday, 37 Hours Per Week

Monday to Thursday 07:45 - 16:45, Friday 07:45 - 12:45

Pay Rate : £14.88 per hour, increasing up to £19.79 per hour with overtime

Overview

This is a delivery role within an establishment requiring an appropriate trade.

Responsibilities

• Maintain establishment's grounds and amenity areas
• Work inside/outside establishment grounds: cutting, mowing and maintaining areas in accordance with accepted practice
• Carry out pest control preventative measures across area of responsibility
• Undertake small project work as advised/requested: including soft and hard landscape development and erection of horticultural support structures where the situation warrants
• Undertake other trades tasks to (subject to requirement)
• Ensure allocated planned maintenance and small repairs are carried out, undertaking service requests raised by computer aided facilities management system
• Be responsible for all tools and plant machinery, carrying out checks at regular intervals and completing all relevant documentation in accordance with the LSS and National Security Framework (NSF)
• Comply with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and legislation to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance.
• Drive estates vehicles and operate plant equipment
• Undertake incidental and emergency or urgent tasks and assignments as per Service Delivery Agreement timescales, in a safe manner

The duties / responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Important : A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required.

What we offer

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• 20 days' annual leave (accrued) plus public holidays
• Training and career development opportunities
• A structured and supportive work environment

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Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Worker.