Grounds Operative Rochester

Location: HMP Rochester

Salary: £26,575.65

Contract: Permanent - Full-Time, 39hrs

We are seeking a dedicated Grounds Operative to join our team at HMP Rochester, a CATEGORY C & Male prison. We work Monday – Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment. The Facilities Maintenance Team ensures the smooth and safe operation of a self‑contained town, impacting every prisoner, employee, visitor, and community.

As a Grounds Operative, you will work alongside experienced colleagues across various trades to provide a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

• Experience with grounds maintenance practices in areas of grass maintenance – Essential
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Experience of taking instructions and following processes and procedures
• Experience of supervision
• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 qualification in horticulture or a recognised horticultural industry equivalent – Essential
• Holding of PA2 and PA6 pesticides qualifications
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided, including death in service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms, and retailer discounts.

We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities to build skills and progress.

Pride in People – we are passionate about diversity, inclusion and providing equal opportunity.

GFSL’s FM services will transition to a private sector provider in Spring 2026 as part of a future procurement process.

We appreciate your application and look forward to hearing from you.