Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: HMP Wakefield, Love Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9AG

The base salary is £27,426, plus a weekend rota allowance. There will be a requirement to work 1 in 4 weekends on a rota basis, with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week:

• Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 16:15
• Saturday and Sunday (rota weekends): 07:30 - 15:15

Join our vibrant, inclusive community on the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account, delivering critical facilities management services that make a real positive impact. Working at HMP Wakefield, you'll help maintain a safe, clean and secure environment while supporting the operational needs of one of the UK's most important prison facilities.

At Amey, we're supporting His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

What You Will Do

• Deliver grounds maintenance activities including grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, pruning and seasonal horticultural work.
• Support the upkeep of the prison estate through litter clearance and waste management activities.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery, light plant and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assist with drainage works and general external maintenance duties.
• Maintain outdoor areas to a high standard, ensuring they remain safe, presentable and fit for purpose.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and prison staff to deliver a quality service.

What You Will Bring

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, environmental services or waste management - essential.
• A positive and proactive approach to work.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices - essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong team-working skills and a willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Grounds maintenance machinery experience.
• Relevant grounds maintenance tickets or qualifications - training can be provided.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Security Clearance

Prison Security Clearance, Counter Terrorism Check and standard DBS will be required for this role. Amey will support successful applicants through the vetting process. Clearance does not need to be held before application.

Why Join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or bringing valuable experience with you, there is a place for you here.

Our Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Career progression opportunities within Facilities Management and the wider Amey business.
• Comprehensive training and development programmes.
• Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including Cycle2Work and insurance options.
• Discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and entertainment providers.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering opportunities.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks.
• Free on-site parking where available, use of gym and catering facilities.

About Amey

Who we are

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

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver and enhance civic, transport and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit amey.co.uk/careers.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.