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Parks Infrastructure Maintenance Operative

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Kingston upon Thames

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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Parks Infrastructure Maintenance Operative to oversee the maintenance of parks and recreational areas. This hands-on role involves managing both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring safety standards are met, and leading a team effectively. The ideal candidate will possess practical qualifications, strong people management skills, and experience with small engine machinery. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about maintaining community spaces.

Van & tools

Incremental annual leave

Employee discount portal

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression

Training and development

Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar field.
Practical qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 in carpentry or plumbing.

Implement reactive and planned maintenance jobs in parks.
Lead and motivate the team while ensuring health & safety.

People management skills

Adaptability to working techniques

Strong work ethic

Experience with small engine machinery

Health & safety commitment

NVQ Level 2 in carpentry or plumbing

Company vehicles

Machinery and equipment

Parks Infrastructure Maintenance Operative

Location : Kingston Upon Thames

Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, GBP16.25 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.).
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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.
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Proactively leading by example, motivating and guiding the team and maintaining workforce discipline.
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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.
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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.
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A confident person who can display good people management skills.
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Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.
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Experienced using a wide variety of small engine machinery.
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A strong understanding and commitment to health & safety.
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A full UK driver's licence is required, the ability to tow is desirable.
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RPII Play Inspector qualification is desirable
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Reliable and conscientious and able to work on their own initiative.

Whats on offer:

Competitive salary GBP16.25PH
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Incremental annual leave
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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
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Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
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Employee health cash plan
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Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines
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Pension Scheme
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Company sick pay
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Career progression
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Training and development

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