Grounds Maintenance Operative - York, United Kingdom - Amey plc

Amey plc

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York, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Opportunity:

We have a role that has become available to be part of our MOJ team at Amey.

Working in a secure environment, you will be part of a team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering mission critical.

Location:
HMP Full Sutton,
Moor Ln, Full Sutton, York YO41 1PS

Contract:
Permanent

Weekly hours: 39 hours

What will the role involve?:

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.

What are we looking for?:

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.
Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract
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.

In return:

Our rewards make us feel valued here at Amey. If you're happy, you'll think better.

It's a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that's why we've worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including:

Competitive salary
Exceptional development and progression plan
Contributory Pension Scheme
Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
Amey Rewards Portal including healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers

About Amey:

We're all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table.

But we do have one thing in common:
we all take personal pride in our public service.

With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do.

We maintain the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK's defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure.

We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services.

All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on.

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported.

Whether it's working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you'll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Business Award
Are you under 23 years old? Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be the next rising star within Amey?

Go the extra mile; gain new skills, push yourself physically, help others and explore new places.

Gain friendships, experiences and memories that will last a lifetime - and have lots of fun too The award is run over an 18-month period and there are five modules and an awards presentation included.

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