Park Keeper
Parks & Open Spaces

Makerfield Way Depot
Makerfield Way
Ince-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN2 2ER

You will be required to work flexibly at various locations across the borough

Salary: Grade 3, £18,562 - £19,312 per annum. £9.62 - £10.00 per hour

37 hours per week

Your role:

As a Park Keeper you will contribute to the provision of safe play environments across the borough and the general cleanliness of the borough’s parks and green spaces. You will carry out minor repairs to play equipment and will assist in general upkeep of parks and greenspaces, carrying out various duties.

You will provide exceptional customer service, be adept at dealing with a range of customers, and be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the Council when working in the borough. You will lead by example and motivate others to work to collective goals and actively seek ways to improve the service, suggesting new ways of working and embracing change.

About you:

You will have knowledge and experience and the ability to carry out play equipment inspection including mechanical moving parts. You will have a relevant Playground safety qualification and a full driving licence.

You will be able to work well both independently and as part of a team in a flexible manner in order to meet deadlines and service demands. It is also important that you have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise with both colleagues and members of the public. You must also be able to apply health and safety knowledge within the workplace and be well organised.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

This role will provide the opportunity for the successful candidates to be part of a service that supports The Deal and Wigan as being a great place to live, work and visit and deliver services that are high quality, flexible and responsive. In return you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including a pension, staff discounts, loyalty rewards, training and development and paid annual leave.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

For further information, please contact Street Scene Services at streetscenecustomersupport@wigan.gov.uk

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Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 19 April 2021

Interviews will be held remotely

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Makerfield Way Depot
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Makerfield Way Depot
Makerfield Way
Ince-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN2 2ER

You will be required to work flexibly at various locations across the borough

Salary: Grade 3, £18,562 - £19,312 per annum. £9.62 - £10.00 per hour

37 hours per week

Your role:

As a Park Keeper you will contribute to the provision of safe play environments across the borough and the general cleanliness of the borough’s parks and green spaces. You will carry out minor repairs to play equipment and will assist in general upkeep of parks and greenspaces, carrying out various duties.

You will provide exceptional customer service, be adept at dealing with a range of customers, and be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the Council when working in the borough. You will lead by example and motivate others to work to collective goals and actively seek ways to improve the service, suggesting new ways of working and embracing change.

About you:

You will have knowledge and experience and the ability to carry out play equipment inspection including mechanical moving parts. You will have a relevant Playground safety qualification and a full driving licence.

You will be able to work well both independently and as part of a team in a flexible manner in order to meet deadlines and service demands. It is also important that you have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise with both colleagues and members of the public. You must also be able to apply health and safety knowledge within the workplace and be well organised.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

This role will provide the opportunity for the successful candidates to be part of a service that supports The Deal and Wigan as being a great place to live, work and visit and deliver services that are high quality, flexible and responsive. In return you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including a pension, staff discounts, loyalty rewards, training and development and paid annual leave.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

For further information, please contact Street Scene Services at streetscenecustomersupport@wigan.gov.uk

To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

Job Specification
Privacy Notice

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 19 April 2021

Interviews will be held remotely

Find out more about working for Wigan