Park Maintenance Ranger - Hands-On Repairs & Safety

Wildwood Trust; Herne Common; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

30 days annual leave

Discounts

Free or discounted zoo/aquarium entry

Job summary

Wildwood Trust in Herne Common is seeking a hands-on Ranger to maintain, repair and build park infrastructure, ensuring safety and quality while minimising visitor impact. The role includes health and safety compliance, and supporting events and park operations.

You will work across buildings, grounds, fencing and landscaping, respond to urgent defects, and collaborate with animal teams, contractors and volunteers. A recognised trade qualification and full UK driving licence are desirable.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in a relevant trade at Level 2 or equivalent
• Competence in at least one trade such as carpentry, plumbing, fencing, fabrication, chainsaw use, MEWP, tractor/telehandler or electrical testing
• Able to follow instructions and voice concerns or ideas when needed
• Health and safety knowledge including risk assessments, safe systems of work, COSHH and work at height

Responsibilities

• Undertake tasks to maintain, repair and build park infrastructure with quality workmanship
• Ensure safety, efficiency and quality, minimising impact on visitors and animals
• Carry out routine inspections, identify defects and report hazards promptly
• Maintain safe, orderly working areas and dispose of waste properly
• Respond to urgent incidents and outages, including out-of-hours emergencies when required

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Fencing

Fabrication

Chainsaw

MEWP

Tractor/Telehandler

Electrical testing

Power tools

Education

Trade qualification Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Wildwood Trust in Herne Common is seeking a hands-on Ranger to maintain, repair and build park infrastructure, ensuring safety and quality while minimising visitor impact. The role includes health and safety compliance, and supporting events and park operations.

You will work across buildings, grounds, fencing and landscaping, respond to urgent defects, and collaborate with animal teams, contractors and volunteers. A recognised trade qualification and full UK driving licence are desirable.