Grounds Maintenance Operative in Evesham

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative in HMP Long Lartin. The salary is £26,141.95. The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week. Staff are required to work on a rota basis between 08:00–17:00 Monday–Thursday; 08:00–16:00 Friday to Sunday. There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary). At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons.

The Grounds Maintenance Operative plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

• General maintenance such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, verges, weed spraying, tree care, horticulture activities including planting, pruning and seeding.
• Erecting and dismantling equipment, operating light plant and power tools, undertaking cutting equipment checks.
• Setting out, making sports pitches including grass and tarmac with upkeep of artificial, synthetic pitches in recreational areas.
• Painting sundry equipment.
• Drainage works.
• General housekeeping, including litter picking around the grounds if required.
• All other FM duties as directed by the team manager.
• Supporting both local and business zero‑carbon programmes, working towards zero‑carbon in a strategic and lean manner where appropriate.
• Ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge and experience of gardening, horticulture operations and grounds maintenance duties.
• Weed spraying certificate.
• Experience operating light plant and equipment and wheeled tractors.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
• Chainsaw training: CS34, CS30/CS31, Chainsaw maintenance and CrossCut.
• Ladder use.

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, underscoring 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 bring professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Every day, our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions.
• Career growth – Shine in your career with advancement opportunities.
• Training opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give back to community – Two social impact days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or those providing care for a dependant.
• Membership of our affinity networks which connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
• On‑site free parking and catering facilities.