Grounds Maintenance Worker

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HMP Kirkham

Full Time, Monday to Friday, 37 Hours Per Week
Monday to Thursday 07:45 - 16:45, Friday 07:45 - 12:45

£14.88 per hour, increasing up to £19.79 per hour with overtime

This is a delivery role within an establishment requiring an appropriate trade. 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.

• Maintain establishment's grounds and amenity areas.
• Work inside/outside establishment grounds: cut, mow and maintain areas in accordance with accepted practice.
• Carry out pest control preventative measures across area of responsibility.
• Undertake small project work as advised or requested: including soft and hard landscape development and erection of horticultural support structures where the situation warrants.
• Ensure allocated planned maintenance and small repairs are carried out, undertaking service requests raised by a 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 and 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  be required.

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities.
• 20 days' annual leave (accrued) plus public holidays.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• A structured and supportive work environment.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Worker.