Part Time - 31 hours per week, Permanent
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Bristol City Council Parks Department as a Grounds and Playground Assistant at Hengrove Play Park.
Hengrove Play Park is one of Bristol’s Destination Parks located in South Bristol.
You will part of a small team which is committed to delivering high quality customer and maintenance standards across the play park.
Hengrove Play Park is a unique play park in the south of Bristol with a large play dome and skate park which is staffed and open to the public throughout the week.
This is a unique role within the organisation which will ensure that the Hengrove Play Park is kept clean, tidy and well maintained and helping to ensure the park users enjoy their visit.
This is a weekend working role Friday to Monday. It is also worked on annualised hours working either 8.5, 7.5 or 6.5 hours a day depending on the time of year and reflecting the opening hours of the play park.
You will be provided with all uniform and safety equipment required for the role.
What will I be doing?
As a Grounds Person/Playground Assistant you will be working outdoors at Hengrove ensuring that the site is tidy ready for the day ahead.
You will assist with repairs as required.
You will help look after the maintenance and facilities on the site ensuring the park provides a nice and pleasant place to visit.
You will have a highly important and visual role in making sure the park is welcoming and attractive.
You will ensure that the park is cleared of litter and that bins are regularly emptied and maintained, and the toilets regularly cleaned and serviced.
You will be part of a team working on horticultural tasks such as grass cutting, weeding and shrub pruning. You will ensure parks facilities are clean and safe for visitors to use and check for issues that may impact on park users.
What do I need to have?
You will have a flexible approach to work, be required to work weekends and you will need to be able to meet the physical demands of the role. You will have a strong customer focus and be prepared to work both in a small team and on your own at different times.
Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Steve Clampin steve.clampin@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
