Parks & Play Infrastructure Supervisor

idverde; Orpington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

Pension plan

Staff recognition

Job summary

idverde in Bromley Borough is seeking a Parks & Play Infrastructure Supervisor to lead a small reactive repairs team, addressing play infrastructure, street furniture and small-scale construction. The role combines hands-on maintenance with supervision to ensure safety and quality across parks and open spaces.

The post holder will prioritize health and safety, manage RAMS and audits, coordinate with Council Officers and contractors, and maintain accurate records and logs as part of a broader

Qualifications

• Experience supervising multi-disciplinary teams across concurrent projects.
• Experience quoting soft and hard landscaping works up to circa £15,000.
• Strong understanding of playground maintenance and safety standards.
• Good IT skills and ability to use reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision: direct a small reactive repairs team and ensure safe, high-quality work.
• Health & Safety Compliance: implement RAMS, COSHH, PPE checks and audits.
• Operations & Reactive Maintenance: manage site inspections and repairs of park infrastructure.
• Project Co-ordination: liaise with subcontractors, councils, Friends Groups and contractors.
• Administration & Compliance: maintain logs, timesheets, HAVs and ensure up-to-date documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Multi-disciplinary teams

Driving licence

Playground inspection qualification

Education

Construction qualification or accreditation

Job description

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP30000 per annum

Location: Bromley Borough, reporting to High Elms Country Park

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm

About the role

The Parks & Play Infrastructure Supervisor plays a key operational and supervisory role within the Parks Development Team. The postholder will lead a small reactive repairs team responsible for addressing health & safety (H&S) and security priorities across parks and open spaces.

This is a hands-on supervisory role, requiring both leadership and active participation in repair and maintenance works, particularly relating to play infrastructure, street furniture, and small-scale construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision: managing a small reactive response repairs team, through providing daily direction and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, and through training of staff.


• Health & Safety Compliance: ensure Health and Safety is prioritised for both staff and the public at all times, through Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), COSHH assessments, PPE checks and audits.


• Operations & Reactive Maintenance: respond to priorities raised through public reporting system, orchestrating and conducting regular site inspections across parks, supervising and undertaking maintenance & repairs of park infrastructure and play equipment, and ensuring jobs are delivered using safe, cost-effective and efficient methods.


• Project Co-ordination & Stakeholder Management: liaise with subcontractors to obtain quotes, assist in co-ordination of and updating on small-scale projects, and communicate effectively with Council Officers, Friends Groups and contractors through in-person, email and phone.


• Administration & Compliance: maintain accurate records including equipment logs, stock, timesheets, absences, and HAV records, ensuring all documentation (RAMS, reports, audits) is up to date, and working closely with the Administration Team and Park Engagement Co-ordinators.

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Proven experience supervising multi-disciplinary teams across concurrent projects.


• Experience quoting soft and hard landscaping works up to circa £15,000.


• Strong practical knowledge of street furniture repairs and small-scale construction works.


• Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.


• Good IT skills (reporting systems, email, basic software).


• Playground inspection qualification (e.g. RPII or equivalent).


• Experience in playground surfacing repairs.


• Previous experience working in parks or public open spaces.


• Experience managing small budgets.


• Construction qualification or accreditation.

As the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. That’s why we’re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.


• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.


• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.


• We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.


• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.


• Support for personal and professional challenges.


• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.


• Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances.


• Colleague of the month and annual awards.


• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.


• Comprehensive resources and support.

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company – we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we’ll create a greener future for all.