Playground Fitter & Maintenance Specialist

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking a skilled playground fitter to maintain play areas, MUGAs, skate parks and park assets in the borough. The role requires the ability to work alone or with colleagues, using and developing communication with the public and other council staff.

The post offers training opportunities in playground inspection techniques, IT record systems, health and safety practices and future development in line with department goals and resources.

Qualifications

• Capable of lone working and safe operation.
• Experience in playground inspections (visual and detailed) and maintenance.
• Willingness to undertake training and development in relevant skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain play areas, MUGAs, skate parks and park assets.
• Develop health and safety skills in inspections.
• Adapt to new challenges and innovative approaches.

Skills

Lone working

Communication

Health & safety

IT literacy

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking a skilled playground fitter to maintain play areas, MUGAs, skate parks and park assets in the borough. The role requires the ability to work alone or with colleagues, using and developing communication with the public and other council staff.

The post offers training opportunities in playground inspection techniques, IT record systems, health and safety practices and future development in line with department goals and resources.