Parks Infrastructure Maintenance Operative

Location : Kingston Upon Thames

Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, £16.25 per hour

Job Duties:

Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of reactive and planned maintenance jobs, liaising with different suppliers, obtaining quotations, organising materials, repairing, and maintaining parks infrastructure (e.g., play equipment, paths, benches, fences, park buildings, etc.).

Taking responsibility for the works on site, including timekeeping, productivity arrangements for breaks, dealing with members of the public, visitors to the site and deliveries.

Proactively leading by example, motivating and guiding the team and maintaining workforce discipline.

Operating and ensuring others operate company and hire vehicles, machinery and equipment with care and that daily checks and routine servicing are carried and properly recorded.

This is a hands-on position, and the successful candidate will be required to set time frames and quality expectations and lead by example.

Requirements:

Practical qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 in carpentry, plumbing, etc, and hold at least 2 years of experience in a similar field.

A confident person who can display good people management skills.

Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.

Experienced using a wide variety of small engine machinery.

A strong understanding and commitment to health & safety.

A full UK driver's licence is required, the ability to tow is desirable.

RPII Play Inspector qualification is desirable

Reliable and conscientious and able to work on their own initiative.

Whats on offer:

Competitive salary £16.25PH

Van & tools
Incremental annual leave

Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

Employee health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression

Training and development

Please call or send CV to apply