Grounds Maintenance Worker

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

Job summary

A facilities management provider is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to ensure the upkeep of grounds and amenity areas at HMP Kirkham. The role involves various tasks, including maintenance, pest control, and compliance with health and safety standards. Competitive pay starts at £14.88 per hour with opportunities to increase. Join a structured work environment with career development options.

Benefits

Competitive pay with overtime opportunities

20 days' annual leave plus public holidays

Training and career development opportunities

Structured and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of grounds and outdoor spaces.
• Ability to comply with health and safety policies.
• Capability to handle plant machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain establishment's grounds and amenity areas.
• Carry out pest control preventative measures.
• Ensure all tools and plant machinery are properly maintained.
• Comply with health and safety policies and legislation.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Pest control

Health and safety compliance

Basic landscaping

Tools

Plant machinery

Trimming tools

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

Job description

Overview of the job

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

Summary

The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the grounds and amenity areas within the estate. This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

• 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

Other trade tasks

• 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

Apply now

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