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Join a leading charity, The Parks Trust, and contribute to the preservation of parks, while ensuring children's spaces are safe and enjoyable as a Play Area Officer.
Overview
Salary
£25610
Location
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The Parks Trust, an independent charity, manages over 6,000 acres of Milton Keynes' green spaces. With more than 100 employees and 240 volunteers, they host 500+ outdoor events annually, educating about wildlife and the environment.
Role Summary
- Ensure the safety and maintenance of children's play areas.
- Perform regular inspections and minor repairs.
- Support the development of new or refurbished play areas.
- Manage equipment records and respond to public inquiries.
- Collaborate with the Landscape Architecture and hard landscape teams.
Role Requirements
- Proficiency in using hand tools and performing mechanical repairs.
- Strong organizational and communication abilities.
- IT literacy.
- A full UK driver's license.
- Experience maintaining play equipment and familiarity with PSS Live software would be beneficial.
Application Process Details
We offer numerous benefits including flexible leave, comprehensive pension scheme, medical cash plans, and discounts with various retailers. Professional development is also strongly supported with comprehensive training and induction plans.
The Parks Trust is an independent charity dedicated to the care of parks, lakes, and landscapes in Milton Keynes, managing over 6,000 acres of green spaces. With more than 100 employees and 240 volunteers, we host over 500 outdoor events annually and promote education on wildlife, biodiversity, and the environment.
The role: As a Play Area Officer, you will ensure the safety and maintenance of children's play areas across Milton Keynes. This includes regular inspections, minor repairs, routine maintenance, and supporting the development of new or refurbished play areas. You will manage equipment records and respond to public inquiries, working closely with our Landscape Architecture and hard landscape teams.
Job requirements: Essential skills include proficiency in using hand tools and performing mechanical repairs, strong organizational and communication abilities, and IT literacy. A full UK driver's license is required. Desirable experience includes maintaining play equipment and familiarity with PSS Live software.
Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package including flexible annual leave, a pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution, medical cash plan, free eye tests, income protection, life assurance, hybrid working options, enhanced family-friendly policies, and discounts with various retailers. We also support professional development through training and a comprehensive 3-month induction plan.
