Site Support Assistant

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 6,914 - 13,137; Full time

Job summary

Haigh Woodland Park is one of the North West’s most popular outdoor attractions, and Wigan Council is inviting applications for a Site Support role in our team.

The successful candidate will work outdoors across events, car stewarding and building/grounds maintenance, with a strong emphasis on customer care and teamwork. This role requires a flexible approach to shifts, including day, evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Event stewarding and car stewarding to support Park operations.
• Building and grounds maintenance tasks as needed.
• Work outdoors and be part of a team delivering high standards of customer care.

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Haigh Woodland Park

1 position x 19 hours per week

Salary: Grade 3, £13,137 per annum. £13.26 per hour

1 position x 12 hours per week

Salary: Grade 3, £8,297 per annum. £13.26 per hour

3 positions x 10 hours per week

Salary: Grade 3, £6,914 per annum. £13.26 per hour

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team at Haigh Woodland Park now one of the regions’ most popular outdoor attractions. Site Support staff provide essential support for many of the operations of the Park from event stewarding and Car stewarding to Building and Grounds maintenance. The successful applicant will be happy to work outdoors and possess a good work ethic. The ability to work as part of a team and a willingness to place customers first are also essential requirements for the post

About you:

We are looking for an individual who will enjoy working in a busy outdoor visitor attraction. The candidate will be hard working and flexible. They will have a commitment to providing excellent standards of customer care. As well as getting on well with customers, they too, must be able to form excellent relations with team members.

Ideally, you will have practical skills to support site maintenance and manual operations. Applicants must be able to work during the day, evenings and weekends. These are highly visible roles, so excellent interpersonal skills and confidence are pre-requisites for the posts.

About us:

The successful applicant will gain the opportunity of working in a highly varied work-based role, at one of the North Wests most popular visitor attractions. Haigh Woodland Park is undergoing an exciting redevelopment, transforming into a vibrant destination that celebrates nature, heritage, and community.

This project aligns with Progress with Unity, fostering collaboration, sustainability, and inclusivity. By enhancing green spaces, improving visitor facilities, and creating opportunities for local engagement, We’re building a park that reflects Wigan’s vision of a connected, thriving borough. Join us in shaping this future, where innovation meets tradition.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licensed sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK www.gov.uk Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

Interview date: Monday 24th August 2026

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