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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .