Author: Katie Sharman

With a diverse portfolio of buildings and facilities that he needs to look after, Maintenance Officer in Jersey Property Holdings (JPH), Ben Makin, plays a key role in ‘Keeping the Island Running’. Including schools, healthcare facilities, sport sites, and even public toilets, Ben’s work ensures Jersey’s infrastructure remains functional and safe for all Islanders. Ben … Read more From the lifeguard station to public toilets: Keeping the Island Running

Beneath the streets of Jersey, lies an intricate network of drainage pipes and tunnels that are keeping our waste treatment processes running smoothly and our homes safe from floods. Paul Jacklin started his career as a young worker laying drains, before joining the Infrastructure and Environment Department almost two decades ago. Now a chargehand for … Read more Keeping 355 miles of underground pipes running

For more than 25 years, Stuart Matthews has been at the heart of maintaining some of Jersey’s parks and gardens, and now he is the Head Gardener at St Brelade’s Winston Churchill Park. Stuart’s passion for gardening, inspired by his grandad during his school days at Les Quennevais, keeps the park colourful for both Islanders … Read more Keeping Winston Churchill Park running all year round

On World Ranger Day, Wednesday 31 July, Infrastructure and Environment’s countryside rangers talk about the work they do to look after Jersey’s countryside.

Wearing her waders and waterproofs, Shelley Hawkins, Senior Environment Officer in the Infrastructure and Environment department, is key to keeping the Island’s water quality in check.  From fresh water to sea water, Shelley’s involved in all stages of the water quality monitoring process, including programme development, sample collection, data analysis and reporting.   The work and … Read more In Waders and Waterproofs: Keeping the Island Running

Amongst the clinking of tools and the hum of engines, Lawrence Slatter-Buesnel and Michael Salmon work in a team of 14 technicians, dedicated to maintaining the Government’s fleet of vehicles and equipment, from lawn mowers to large road tankers.   Lawrence, whose role is primarily based at the Ambulance Station, and Michael, who shares his … Read more Keeping our ambulances on the road

As a Property Maintenance Project Officer in Jersey Property Holdings, Jessica Smits oversees a number of projects preserving the Island’s public buildings to ensure functionality for generations to come.

In the quiet corners of Jersey’s only abattoir, Charlie Blackmore and John Taylor carry out a challenging yet essential role for the Island. With more than a decade of experience each, these dedicated men open up about their roles as abattoir operatives and knackermen, providing a unique perspective on the daily challenges they face. The … Read more Behind the doors of Jersey’s abattoir