Seafront Technician

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking an active, practical and customer-focused individual to maintain and repair parks, seafronts and facilities across the city. You will interact with the public, handle enquiries and work outdoors in varied conditions.

The role combines practical carpentry, maintenance and repair skills with delivering excellent service, often in busy public spaces. A full driving licence and physical fitness are essential; STA Level 3 in Pool Plant Operations is desirable and

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence and ability to drive a large vehicle.
• Practical carpentry, maintenance and repair skills.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving equipment.
• Experience of working with the general public and using own initiative.
• STA Level 3 in Pool Plant Operations is desirable; training available.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facilities across Portsmouth's seafront, parks and play areas.
• Respond to public enquiries in person or by phone with a friendly service.
• Travel between locations performing diverse operational and maintenance tasks.
• Support splash pool operations and assist with events, inspections and repairs.
• Lift and move equipment as part of daily duties.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Carpentry

Manual handling

Education

STA Level 3 in Pool Plant Operations

Job description

Hours: 39 hours per week April-Sept. 35 hours per week October-March.

Weekend and bank holiday work (Saturday & Sunday) from May to mid-September

Your new role

Are you someone who enjoys being active, working outdoors, and making a positive difference in the community? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This varied and hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives outside of a traditional office environment. No two days are the same, as you'll combine practical maintenance and carpentry skills with delivering excellent customer service across some of Portsmouth's most valued public spaces.

You will be playing an important role in ensuring residents and visitors enjoy safe, welcoming, and well-maintained facilities. You will regularly interact with members of the public, responding to enquiries both in person and over the telephone, and providing a friendly and professional service at all times.

Working across Portsmouth's seafront, parks, play areas, and other council facilities, you'll travel between locations carrying out a wide range of operational, maintenance, and support tasks. This includes supporting splash pool operations, assisting with events, conducting inspections, and carrying out repairs to help keep our facilities running smoothly and looking their best.

The role requires someone who is physically active and comfortable lifting and moving equipment as part of their daily duties. If you're practical, customer-focused, and enjoy a role where every day brings new challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Who is the person summary:

With strong customer service and communication skills, you will have a full clean driving licence and the ability to drive a large vehicle. You will have practical carpentry, maintenance and repair skills and be physically capable of lifting and moving equipment. Flexible and adaptable you will have experience of working with the general public and be able to use your initiative with good problem solving skills. An STA Level 3 in Pool Plant Operations is desirable although training will be provided if required.

For full details, please review the profile and the 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people‑focused. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals.

Learn more about our values and behaviours.

Additional Information

Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Our recruitment process

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You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.

If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

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You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

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