Playground Installer

**About us**

Pennine Playgrounds is a professional playground installation company based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear.

Working throughout the UK, we specialise in the installation of playground equipment, canopies, safety surfacing, park amenities, outdoor fitness equipment and more.

**About the job**

Working as part of a team, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our playground installation works are delivered to the highest quality and in line with the project brief. This involves engaging with clients, interpreting technical drawings, following instructions and thinking on your feet.

Some of the specific duties and requirements are, but not limited to, the following:

- Following the sequence of works to ensure a safe and efficient installation
- Site work - general labour, excavation, assembly and installation of equipment
- Reading and following design plans, technical drawings, and installation instructions
- Using hand and power tools
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to carry out physically demanding work including heavy lifting
- Willingness to work flexible hours including regular overtime
- Regular travel throughout the North of England (and often further afield) when required, sometimes staying away for a number of nights at a time
- Communicating and working well with others on your team
- Actively engaging with training and professional development opportunities
- Providing excellent customer service and professionalism at all times

**About you**

First and foremost, you must display a positive attitude, be hardworking and show pride in your work. Due to the nature of the role, it will benefit you to be physically fit. You will have relevant experience in landscaping / groundworks or similar trades (maybe even playground installation) and are able to demonstrate competence in using a variety of hand and power tools.

If you’re ambitious, we’ll be delighted to have you on board as there will be progression opportunities available.
- Essential requirements_
- A full UK driving licence
- General construction knowledge and experience
- Familiarity with a variety of hand tools
- Punctual and professional
- Desirable requirements_
- CSCS card
- Trailer entitlement
- Other relevant qualifications such as chainsaw, telehandler, digger etc
- Experience in playground or canopy installation
- Experience in grading, excavation or groundworks
- Experience in landscaping
- Knowledge of BSEN1176 and BSEN1177

If you believe you have skills and drive to succeed in this role, then we want to hear from you. Please send a CV and cover letter and let us know why you would like to be considered for this position.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,553.00-£30,279.60 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- construction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person