Grounds Maintenance

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative based in Evesham. The salary is £27,426. The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00, with an earlier finish every Friday! 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. What you will do: * 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. What you will bring: * Full UK 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/CS31 * Chainsaw maintenance and Cross Cut. * Ladder use. Benefits to include; * 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 * 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 if you provide care for a dependant