Horticulture Skills Instructor – Grounds & Conservation

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Season ticket loan

Training and development

Unsocial hours allowance

Flexible patterns

Job summary

HM Prison Berwyn is seeking a Specialist Production Instructor to supervise prisoners in land-based and horticulture activities. The role focuses on practical skills in grounds maintenance, planting, harvesting and conservation, with teaching toward nationally recognised qualifications.

You will induct prisoners, train them in safety, COSHH and tool use, and support external organisations such as local colleges to deliver qualifications. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 horticulture qualification or equivalent.
• Recognised workplace assessor qualification, held or to be worked towards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise prisoners in the land-based and horticulture work area, keeping targets met and area safe.
• Instruct prisoners in all land-based activity duties, including machinery use.
• Maintain the establishment's grounds and conservation areas, including lawns, ponds and landscaping.
• Oversee planting, harvesting and conservation across the establishment.
• Induct prisoners and train them in health and safety, COSHH, and machinery use.
• Teach prisoners towards nationally recognised qualifications with support from local colleges.
• Assess accredited vocational qualifications.
• Select prisoners for the work area and manage their pay.
• Undertake small project work as advised.
• Carry out a full range of horticultural activities and ensure good practice.
• Deliver services to a high standard while maintaining security and control.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Machinery operation

Grounds maintenance

English language

Welsh language

Education

Level 3 horticulture qualification

Workplace assessor qualification

Tools

PA1 spray certification

PA6 spray certification

Job description

HM Prison Berwyn is seeking a Specialist Production Instructor to supervise prisoners in land-based and horticulture activities. The role focuses on practical skills in grounds maintenance, planting, harvesting and conservation, with teaching toward nationally recognised qualifications.

You will induct prisoners, train them in safety, COSHH and tool use, and support external organisations such as local colleges to deliver qualifications. A full UK driving licence is required.