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Grounds Maintenance Operative
HMP Durham, DH1 3HU
Permanent | Part time (21 hours per week)
Salary: £14,768
We are recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Durham.
You’ll work 3 full days per week (07:30–16:00) – ideally Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with flexibility to agree days.
What you’ll typically be doing:
Grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed control and general grounds upkeep
Planting, pruning, seeding and basic tree care
Leaf, litter and verge clearance
Setting out and maintaining sports pitches
Drainage works and equipment painting
Using light plant, power tools and garden machinery
What we’re looking for:
Experience in grounds maintenance, gardening or horticulture
Understanding of health & safety
Comfortable working in a prison environment
Spraying certification (or willingness to be trained)
Full UK driving licence – desirable
Prison security clearance (incl. Standard DBS) is required – full support provided by Amey.
Why Amey?
Long‑term, stable employment
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Flexible benefits and employee discounts
Free on‑site parking, gym and catering facilities
About Amey
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who meet most of the criteria to apply.
Apply early – we may close this role once sufficient applications are received.