SLLC 5744 - Recreation Assistant (Outdoor 1)

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice AVC

33 days annual leave

Public holidays

Sick pay

Flexible working

Cinema discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person to join the team at Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds in the Outdoor Recreation section. The role involves equipment setup and derigging, general maintenance, cleaning and supporting a healthy, safe environment for customers and staff.

You will work a 35-hour week under a 4-week shift pattern, including early and late shifts across weekdays and weekends, with a pro rata salary of £25,183 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or facilities is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow health & safety rules.
• Overseas Criminal Records Check may be required for some applicants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness in internal and external areas.
• Assist with vending when necessary.
• Ensure security and adherence to management rules.
• Ensure safe and effective usage of facilities for customers and staff.
• Carry out equipment checks and maintenance.
• Prepare and recover equipment for use in the facility and outdoor area.
• Deal with customer enquiries and provide good customer care.

Job description

Job Description

Location: Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds, Mote Hill, Hamilton

Hours: 35 hours per week (average hours)

Work Pattern: 4 week shift pattern

Shift Details: Week 1: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm, Saturday 10.30am - 6.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm - 9.30pm (30 mins unpaid break). Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am - 4.30pm (30 mins unpaid break). Week 3: Tuesday - Thursday, 8am - 4.30pm (30 mins unpaid break). Week 4: Monday - Friday, 4pm - 10.30pm (30 mins unpaid break).

Salary: £25,183 per annum (pro rata)

Duration: Fixed term until 31 March 2027

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team at Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds within the Outdoor Recreation Section.

Your duties will consist of equipment set up and derigging, general maintenance, cleaning, litter picking, and supporting the team in promoting a healthy and safe working environment within an Outdoor Recreation.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the cleanliness is of a high standard in both internal and external areas.
• To assist with the vending when necessary.
• To be responsible for the security, monitoring and ensuring management rules are adhered to.
• Ensure safe and effective usage of the facilities for customers, colleagues, and oneself.
• To carry out equipment checks and maintenance within the facility.
• To prepare and recover equipment within the facility and outdoor area for use by the customer, colleagues, and the stakeholder.
• To deal with customer enquiries and ensure customer care standards are adhered to.

Pre-requisites / Checks

Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)