Grounds Maintenance Operative

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

Join a close-knit facilities team maintaining one of the UK’s most important prison sites. With long-term job security, excellent on-site facilities and clear opportunities to develop into wider maintenance roles, this is a great opportunity to build a lasting career with Amey.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, planting and general grounds maintenance.
• Maintain sports pitches, recreational areas and landscaped spaces.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery, power tools and light plant equipment.
• Complete weed control, drainage and seasonal clearance works.
• Paint and maintain outdoor equipment and site assets.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping or horticulture.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Comfortable working in a prison environment alongside prisoners.
• Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Weed spraying certification and chainsaw qualifications would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Company pension with Amey contributions.
• Funded training and career development opportunities.
• Flexible benefits including Cycle2Work and gym discounts.
• Retail, healthcare and lifestyle discounts.
• Two paid Social Impact Days per year.
• Free on-site parking, gym access and catering facilities.

Prison security clearance, a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) and standard DBS will be required. Amey will support you through the process.

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