Outdoor Play Equipment Technician - Flexible Working

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Play and Outdoor Equipment Technician to inspect, maintain and repair play areas across schools, nurseries and community centres. The role involves outdoor work, safety checks and small installations to ensure safe, welcoming spaces for children.

Based at Bankhead Depot, you will work as part of a small team, report to the Learning Estate Planning Officer and help deliver ROSPA-aligned safety standards for playground equipment and surfacing.

Qualifikationen

• Experience applying ROSPA Play Safety guidance in playground environments.
• Ability to perform inspections and carry out repairs to play equipment and surfaces.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and customer service.

Aufgaben

• Carrying out maintenance and repair service for play equipment and surfaces.
• Performing planned inspections and recording outcomes.
• Carrying out emergency inspections to ensure safety until repairs can be made.
• Installing small items of play equipment following site plans and manufacturer details.
• Maintaining daily checks and reporting faults promptly.
• Supervising apprentices and coordinating with contractors when needed.

Kenntnisse

ROSPA Play Safety guidance

Outdoor maintenance

Inspection & repair

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Site safety equipment

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Play and Outdoor Equipment Technician to inspect, maintain and repair play areas across schools, nurseries and community centres. The role involves outdoor work, safety checks and small installations to ensure safe, welcoming spaces for children.

Based at Bankhead Depot, you will work as part of a small team, report to the Learning Estate Planning Officer and help deliver ROSPA-aligned safety standards for playground equipment and surfacing.