Parks Infrastructure Maintenance Operative RequiredJob description

Parks Infrastructure Maintenance Operative -

Location : Kingston Upon Thames

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

Are you a leader? Are you reliable and conscientious? Are you able to work on your own initiative?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

Our Client , a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has a great new opportunity for a Parks Infrastructure Team Leader to join their team in Kingston Upon Thames. They maintain the parks and open spaces and social housing estates in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames.

Most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

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.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

• 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.

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

Please note: Proof of RTW & Qualifications Required before processing application