Job DescriptionCountry Park Warden – 4 Month Contract
Location: Swindon
Rate: £13.90 per hour
Contract: 4 Month Contract
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Pay: Bi-weekly
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
- Pitch & Putt Operations
- Operate the kiosk, sell tickets, and process payments.
- Issue golf equipment and sell refreshments.
- Re-stock kiosks and provide visitor assistance.
- Pitch & Putt & Crazy Golf Maintenance
- 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:Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence and DBS Certificate.
- Experience in parks, leisure, or environmental services.
- Proficiency with ride-on or pedestrian mowers.
- Customer-facing experience.
Working Environment
- 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.RequirementsPerson Specification Experience Essential Experience working in a customer-facing role. Experience handling payments and cashless transactions. Experience working as part of a team. Experience undertaking practical outdoor work. Desirable Parks and countryside experience. Grounds maintenance experience. Visitor attraction or leisure facility experience. Environmental services experience. Skills & Competencies Essential Excellent customer service skills. Strong communication skills. Good organisational skills. Reliable and self-motivated. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to prioritise workloads and manage time effectively. Good attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Working Environment Based in Swindon. Outdoor role working in all weather conditions. Regular interaction with members of the public. Weekend and Bank Holiday working required. Walking and physical activity throughout the working day. Occasional travel across the borough to support events and operational activities. What's on Offer? £13.90 per hour 4 Month Contract 37 Hours Per Week Location: Swindon Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to work within a busy Country Park environment. Varied role combining customer service, grounds maintenance, visitor engagement, and facility management. Excellent opportunity for candidates with parks, leisure, visitor attraction, environmental services, or grounds maintenance experience. Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates 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.