Park Warden in Swindon

Swindon, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/07/2026

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Job Description

Location: Swindon

Rate: £13.90 per hour

Contract: 4 Month Contract

Summary

Join our dynamic Parks and Open Spaces team as a Country Park Warden for a 4-month contract. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of a popular Country Park, enhancing visitor experience through the management of attractions like the Pitch & Putt Course, Crazy Golf Course, and Splash Park. The position demands a proactive approach to maintaining a safe, welcoming environment and involves regular weekend and bank holiday work.

Responsibilities

• Operate the kiosk, sell tickets, and process payments.
  
• Issue golf equipment and sell refreshments.
  
• Re-stock kiosks and provide visitor assistance.
  
• Open and close facilities daily.
  
• Maintain greens and course areas.
  
• Operate mowers and manage vegetation.
  
• Splash Park Operations
  • Conduct safety checks and monitor visitor numbers.
    
  • Enforce rules and maintain facilities.
    
  • Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks.
    
• Park Maintenance & Environmental Duties
  • Assist with litter picking, bin emptying, and vegetation management.
    
  • Support general grounds maintenance activities.
    
• Inspections & Safety
  • Assist with safety inspections and report issues.
    
  • Ensure all facilities are safe for visitors.
    
• Customer Service & Public Engagement
  • Provide excellent customer service and information.
    
  • Engage with customers, contractors, and event organisers.
    
• Events & Community Support
  • Assist with park events and support external organisers.
    
  • Represent the Local Authority professionally.
    

Requirements

Requirements:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
  
• Experience handling cash and card transactions.
  
• Basic numeracy skills and outdoor maintenance capability.
  
• Fluent English and ability to travel within the borough.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence and DBS Certificate.
  
• Experience in parks, leisure, or environmental services.
  
• Proficiency with ride-on or pedestrian mowers.
  
• Customer-facing experience.
  
• Based in Swindon, working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
• Regular public interaction with weekend and bank holiday work.
  
• Physical activity and occasional borough-wide travel required.
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.90.
  
• 4-month contract with 37 hours per week.
  
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant Country Park setting.
  
• Diverse role involving customer service, maintenance, and visitor engagement.
  
• Ideal for candidates with relevant experience in parks, leisure, or environmental services.
  

Applications are encouraged from individuals with experience as a Country Park Warden, Park Ranger, Grounds Maintenance Operative, Visitor Services Assistant, Countryside Assistant, Environmental Operative, Leisure Assistant, or Outdoor Maintenance Operative.
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