Back to search
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Location: HMP Kirkham
Shift Times: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 37 Hours Per Week
Monday to Thursday 07:45 - 16:45, Friday 07:45 - 12:45
Pay Rate: 14.88 per hour, increasing up to 19.79 per hour with overtime
Job description
Overview of the job
This is a delivery role within an establishment requiring an appropriate trade.
Summary
The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the grounds and amenity areas within the estate.
This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
-
* Maintain establishment's grounds and amenity areas - * Work inside/outside establishment grounds: cutting, mowing and maintaining areas in accordance with accepted practice
* Carry out pest control preventative measures across area of responsibility
* Undertake small project work as advised/requested: including soft and hard landscape development and erection of horticultural support structures where the situation warrants
*
Undertake other trades tasks to:
Ensure allocated planned maintenance and small repairs are carried out, undertaking service requests raised by computer aided facilities management system
* Be responsible for all tools and plant machinery, carrying out checks at regular intervals and completing all relevant documentation in accordance with the LSS and National Security Framework (NSF)
* Comply with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and legislation to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance.
* Drive estates vehicles and operate plant equipment
* Undertake incidental and emergency or urgent tasks and assignments as per Service Delivery Agreement timescales, in a safe manner
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required.
What we offer
- Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
- 20 days' annual leave (accrued) plus public holidays
- Training and career development opportunities
- A structured and supportive work environment
Apply now
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Worker
