Job Role
Location: HMP Rochester
Salary: £26,575.65
Contract: Permanent – Full-Time, 39hrs
We are seeking a dedicated Grounds Operative to join our team at HMP Rochester, a CATEGORY C & Male prison. We work Monday – Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment. The Facilities Maintenance Team ensures the smooth and safe operation of a self‑contained town, impacting every prisoner, employee, visitor, and community.
As a Grounds Operative, you will work alongside experienced colleagues across various trades to provide a safe and secure environment for all.
If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
Qualifications
- Experience with grounds maintenance practices in areas of grass maintenance – Essential
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
- Experience of taking instructions and following processes and procedures
- Experience of supervision
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 qualification in horticulture or a recognised horticultural industry equivalent – Essential
- Holding of PA2 and PA6 pesticides qualifications
- Good Health & Safety knowledge
- Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
Benefits & Information
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided, including death in service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms, and retailer discounts.
We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities to build skills and progress.
Pride in People – we are passionate about diversity, inclusion and providing equal opportunity.
GFSL’s FM services will transition to a private sector provider in Spring 2026 as part of a future procurement process.
We appreciate your application and look forward to hearing from you.
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