Park Operations Assistant
6 months ago
About the role
**Park Operations Assistant - Thorndon Country Park**
Permanent, Part Time
Up to £22,361 per annum FTE
Location: Brentwood
Working Style: Operational field-based worker
**Exact work location: Thorndon Country Park, Thorndon Park North, The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZ**
**Please note that this is a part time opportunity working 37 hours per fortnight on a rota basis.**
Based at Thorndon Country Park, the Park Operations Assistant will ensure the park is secure and open at critical times during the day for visitors. This includes access to all the facilities which are expected to be safe and well-presented environments for the visiting public. You will be expected to carry out a variety of duties and tasks to maintain the grounds & infrastructure and there will be the opportunity to expand the core role as required to meet the needs of the park.
**Accountabilities**
- Contribute to the daily operation of the parks by ensuring all car park vehicle access points to the park are open at the times publicised to the public and securely closed when the site is closed.
- Keep the toilet facilities clean and in good working order, reporting any repairs needed as required.
- Engage with customers to improve the visitor’s experience; dealing with any issues involving visitors that occur within the park.
- Operate basic machinery and driving of park vehicles.
- Undertake grounds maintenance duties such as using a strimmer, ride on mower and use of associated ground care machinery and implements.
- Ensure all facilities including toilets, buildings and storage areas are secure and designated areas are available as needed.
- Support general operational activities as required.
- Maintain the safety and beauty of the park by picking up litter and emptying bins/dog bins as required.
- Complete relevant Health and Safety checks on the play areas within the park and completing all relevant paperwork in line with procedures.
- Checking on livestock.
- Assisting the rangers in a variety of park duties.
**The Experience You Will Bring**:
- Educated to RQF Level 2 (GCSE or BTEC), or equivalent by experience.
- Experience of working with members of the public or customers delivering excellent customer service.
- Evidence of good communication skills with the ability to deliver information and advice.
- Experience of working within a team and supporting team members to deliver local objectives.
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**Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, **or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.**
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