Grounds Maintenance Operative HMP Garth
Hays is seeking to recruit an experienced grounds maintenance operative for HMP Garth.
Your new company
As the leading supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades & support operatives, Hays is seeking to recruit an experienced grounds maintenance operative for HMP Garth. This is a long-term temporary contract based on an average of 39 hours per week, working Monday-Friday. The Grounds Maintenance/Gardener role is in a unique working environment with a strong sense of team working.

Your new role
As part of the Works/Maintenance Department, you will be responsible for the gardening maintenance requirements throughout the prison: grass cutting, weeding, spraying, litter picking, pruning, hedge cutting etc You will also be required to assist with the safety and security of the establishment, where your duties will include escorting visitors, building contractors, gate duties within the prison and outside areas. You will ensure the safety and security of the visitors, staff and prisoners within a prison establishment, while persons from outside of NOMS are on site. You will also ensure that no unauthorised persons or items enter the establishment.

What you'll need to succeed
The nature of the role requires candidates to be security conscious and able to challenge potential compromises and risks, you will also need to be reliable and consistent, level headed and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will be assessed based on the following competencies: acting with integrity, respecting others, building relationships and team working, communicating effectively, developing self and others.
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