Grounds Maintenance Operative; Gardener​/Landscaping

Title:

Grounds Maintenance Operative (Gardener / Landscaping)

Requisition

• HMP Long Lartin
• £27,426 per year
• 39 hours per week | Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:00)
• Early finish every Friday

Build a Career Outdoors with Purpose

Looking for a hands‑on role where you can work outdoors, stay active, and make a real impact? Join Amey as a Grounds Maintenance Operative and help keep prison environments safe, clean, and well maintained.

You’ll be part of a supportive team maintaining green spaces and outdoor areas across a secure site – no two days are the same.

• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed control and planting
• General upkeep of grounds, including litter clearing and seasonal work
• Maintaining sports pitches and recreational areas
• Using gardening tools, light machinery and equipment safely
• Supporting minor repairs such as painting and drainage work
• Keeping work areas safe, clean and compliant

• Experience in grounds maintenance, gardening or horticulture
• Full UK driving licence
• Confidence using tools, machinery or light plant equipment
• Awareness of health & safety practices
• Relevant tickets (e.g. weed spraying, chainsaw, etc.) are a bonus

• Stable, long‑term contract with real job security
• Early Friday finish for better work–life balance
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
• Generous pension with Amey contributions
• Training & development to help you progress
• 2 paid volunteering days each year
• Free on‑site parking & facilities