Parks and Play Maintenance Technician in Portsmouth

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals.

We are looking for a Parks and Play Maintenance Technician to join our Parks team supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe and welcoming outdoor environments. This is a full-time role where you will be working across the city wherever required. If you enjoy a varied role working outside where no 2 days are the same, then this role could be of interest to you!

The Parks Service is responsible for the strategic management inspection and maintenance of a wide range of parks, gardens and open spaces that are appreciated by thousands of people every day. These range from high-profile formal parks to neighbourhood and pocket parks, sports pitches, ball courts, children's play areas, natural greenspaces, wildlife habitats, small informal grassed areas, trees and allotments.

In this vital role you will carry out a range of repair, maintenance and safety-related works to parks and open space infrastructure. The majority of this work will be on play equipment including undertaking general and repair works as directed, responding to urgent health and safety issues when required whilst accurately recording inspections, defects and completed works. You will be required to regularly travel across multiple sites both within and outside the City and work outdoors in all weather conditions whilst managing your workload safely and efficiently. You will ensure all works comply with relevant legislation whilst liaising with colleagues and assisting external contractors as required.

You will have good communication skills, with a good understanding of mechanical fitting and safety principles, you will be able to identify faults and determine appropriate action. You will have a knowledge of BS EN and other safety standards and will be competent in the safe use of a wide range of hand and powered tools. With the ability to work in a safe, tidy and methodical manner you will be able to interpret written reports, plans and drawings. You will need to be physically fit to carry out the requirements of the post as well as hold a full and valid driving licence to enable you to undertake the duties of the role.

Your contractual hours are 37 per week as per the needs of the Service. Working Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4.00pm and Friday 7.30am - 3.30pm.

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work/personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.