At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain Hackney's parks and green spaces, ensuring they are clean and welcoming.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing community green spaces.
- Benefits: Earn £17.28 to £23.29 per hour with flexible hours and 36 days annual leave.
- Other info: Ongoing work with training opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying the outdoors.
- Qualifications: Experience in outdoor maintenance or gardening is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 17.28 - 17.28 £ per hour.
Park Maintenance Keeper Location: Hackney, London
Pay Rate: £17.28 per hour (PAYE) | £23.29 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: 36 hours per week, typically 7:00am to 3:00pm, with flexibility around working hours and additional hours available for those seeking extra work
Duration: Ongoing work for the foreseeable future
Reporting To: Parks and Open Spaces Supervisor
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Park Maintenance Keeper to help maintain Hackney's parks, green spaces, and recreational areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring parks remain clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and visitors. The site includes formal walks and lawns, sports facilities, specimen trees, and a nature conservation area, all of which require ongoing maintenance and care to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine grounds maintenance across parks and open spaces.
- Cut grass, trim hedges, prune shrubs, weed flower beds, and assist with planting.
- Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and leaf blowers.
- Collect litter, empty bins, and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Inspect parks for hazards, vandalism, or maintenance issues and report concerns promptly.
- Undertake minor repairs to park furniture, fencing, signage, and other park infrastructure.
- Assist with the maintenance of sports facilities, lawns, specimen trees, and conservation areas.
- Assist with seasonal maintenance activities, including leaf clearance and winter preparations.
- Support the setup and clear-down of community events held within parks.
- Follow health and safety procedures and ensure equipment is used safely.
- Engage professionally and courteously with members of the public.
Experience Desired
- Previous experience as a Gardener, Park Keeper, Grounds Maintenance Operative, Landscaper, or in a similar outdoor maintenance role.
- Experience using grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
- Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Knowledge of maintaining public spaces, gardens, parks, sports pitches, or recreational grounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skills and Attributes
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual outdoor work.
- Ability to identify maintenance issues and take appropriate action.
- Commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and attractive public spaces.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates of £17.28 PAYE or £23.29 Umbrella.
- 36 hours per week, typically 7:00am to 3:00pm, with flexibility and additional hours available.
- Ongoing work for the foreseeable future.
- For PAYE workers: 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
- Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) benefits from Day 1.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and enhancement of Hackney's valued green spaces.
Maintenance Park Keeper employer: 360 Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
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Contact Details:
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