Grounds Maintenance Operative - York, United Kingdom - Amey plc

Amey plc

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York, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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About Amey:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account inHMP Full Sutton Moor Ln, Full Sutton, York YO41 1PSthis role is based on-site.

The salary is £22,105.20
and there may be a need to work some weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary)

At Amey, we're supporting our justice client, Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons.

By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

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.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place).

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

General maintenance, such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, verges, weed spraying, tree care, horticulture activities such as. planting, pruning and seeding.
Erect and dismantle equipment, operating light plant and power tools, undertake 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 good housekeeping, including litter picking around the grounds if required.
All other FM duties as required directed by team manager.
This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

What makes this role unique?:

You will have a positive impact on the environment within the prison grounds, sometimes working alongside prisoners. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

We want to hear from you if you have:

Full driving licence.
Knowledge and experience of gardening, horticulture operations and grounds maintenance type duties.
Weed spraying certificate.
Experience in operating light plant and equipment and wheeled tractors.
Understanding of Health and Safety Legislation.
Chainsaw Wind Blown Trees (CS 34) CS30/CS3
Chainsaw maintenance and Cross Cut.
Ladder use.

Ideally you will be qualified in the use of grounds maintenance machinery with experience in their use and knowledge of safety measures required.

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you are comfortable in a prisoner-facing environment and are confident to share skills and experience with others to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

What we offer you:

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs.

It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
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Career Development

Exceptional development and progression plan

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Pension

Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to

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Holidays:

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

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Choices:

Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership

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Save with Amey

Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers

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Social Value:

You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and
support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are
committed to working
sustainably and by
working in partnership with the communities we serve, so
people and the planet
are protected.

At Amey,
you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?:

We are a leading provider of full lifecycle 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 shar