Maintenance General

Sodexo Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Maintenance Operative (Grounds) for HMP Forest Bank to perform gardening and grounds maintenance duties. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude towards safety, and desirable experience in grounds maintenance. You will ensure a safe environment for staff, visitors, and residents while supervising teams and adhering to security policies.

Qualifications

• Experience or background in grounds maintenance or gardening is highly desirable.
• Efficiency, discretion, and reliability are essential.
• Willingness to assist other trades within the establishment when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform gardening and landscaping duties to maintain safe grounds.
• Ensure completion of grounds maintenance activities efficiently and safely.
• Manage tool control according to Local Security Strategy.
• Remove large waste items from residential areas as needed.
• Supervise prisoner working parties when required.
• Collaborate with team members and adhere to Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude towards Health and Safety

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Operative (Grounds). Location: HMP Forest Bank.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Maintenance Operative (Grounds) to join our Facilities team at HMP Forest Bank. This role involves carrying out gardening, landscaping, and grounds maintenance to ensure the prison environment remains safe, secure, and visually appealing for staff, visitors, and residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform gardening and landscaping duties inside and outside the establishment to maintain neat, tidy, and safe grounds.

• Ensure all grounds maintenance activities are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with good practice and current legislation.

• Manage and adhere to tool control and management procedures according to the Local Security Strategy.

• Promptly remove large waste items from residential areas, coordinating with gate staff to facilitate efficient waste access and egress.

• Undertake project work as directed by the Technical Facilities Manager.

• Supervise prisoner working parties when required.

• Work collaboratively with other team members and departments, ensuring clear communication and adherence to Health and Safety policies.

• Contribute to the effective operation of the prison by following all Sodexo policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

• Positive and proactive attitude towards Health and Safety and task management.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and maintain high standards.

• Experience or background in grounds maintenance or gardening is highly desirable.

• Efficiency, discretion, and reliability are essential.

• Willingness to assist other trades within the establishment when necessary.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.