Playground Operative

Join to apply for the Playground Operative role at Vale of Glamorgan Council. About Us The Neighbourhood Services Operational Team is part of the Neighbourhood Services and Transport Division, within the Directorate for Environment and Housing. Our remit is broad reaching, covering the vast majority of Vale of Glamorgan Council’s frontline services such as: Manage and maintain play areas, skate parks and multi‑use games areas. Maintain our feature parks to the very highest standard possible. Manage and maintain recreation grounds (football, rugby, cricket) and sports bookings. Manage and maintain Jenner Park stadium, including the booking process. Manage and maintain highways tree stock. Maintain highway strategic and non‑strategic verges, including conservation areas. Coastal resort management, beach safety & lifeguards. Cleansing, fly‑tipping, graffiti/flyposting. Litter bin emptying, opening/closing and cleansing of public conveniences. Undertake contracts for internal and external customers. And many, many more… We are ambitious, forward‑thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future. We are open to different ideas and accountable for the decisions we take. We work together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services. We are proud of the Vale of Glamorgan, proud to serve our communities and to be part of Vale of Glamorgan Council. About the Role Pay Details: Grade 4 SPC 5-7 £25,583 - £26,403 per Year, £13.26 - £13.69 per Hour Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri) Main Place of Work: Multiple park and open space locations The Neighbourhood Services Operational Team is looking for someone to become part of the play area / hard landscaping team. The main purpose of this post will be to carry out reactive/scheduled maintenance and inspections of facilities within the Neighbourhood Services Operational Division. The role requires a strong work ethic, experience of maintaining park facilities, the ability to work independently, good communication with staff, and the ability to meet deadlines. The post holder will also be responsible for managing resources of a significant nature. Duties Undertake playground, play equipment, alley gate and other neighbourhood assets and equipment safety inspections and maintenance, following guidelines and maintaining records. Keep and maintain high‑quality inspection and maintenance data. Operate a wide variety of power tools and self‑propelled ride‑on machinery as necessary, and be familiar with their set‑up and maintenance. Supervise any operatives under your control in conjunction with the Playground & Landscaping Officer, and be responsible for allocating duties and work rosters. About You You will need: Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Understanding and working knowledge of all plant and machinery related tasks. Willingness to be trained to the industry standard for Play Inspectors. Enjoy working as part of a team, supporting senior and junior colleagues, with a level of fitness that enables outdoor work and mobility for large parts of the day. Willingness to assist and support others, committed to meeting service objectives. Highly motivated, flexible and responsive to changes in priorities. Ability to deal with the general public politely and courteously. Hold a full UK driving licence (essential requirement). Additional Information DBS Check Required: None For Further Information, contact: Adam Sargent on 07912292621 Please see attached job description/person specification for further information. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr