Town Ranger

Government of The United Kingdom; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Training and development

31 days leave

Job summary

Government of The United Kingdom in Harpenden is seeking a Ranger to maintain green spaces and town assets outdoors. You will lead grass cutting, hedge trimming and support events, with training and access to high-quality tools provided.

You will join a collaborative team, perform inspections, keep records, manage reactive tasks, and ensure public safety while upholding byelaws. Full-time, 37 hours per week, SCP 13-17, salary £30,023 to £32,046.

Qualifications

• Interest in outdoor maintenance and public spaces.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assets and complete reports of required works.
• Carry out general maintenance across town including grass cutting and repairs to street furniture.
• Cooperate with Officers and contractors to maintain upkeep.
• Support key events and manage reactive work requests.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are well maintained.
• Enforce regulations and safety in green spaces.
• Complete risk assessments and review regularly.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high upkeep standards.
• Attend meetings as required.

Skills

Team player

Landscaping experience

Garden maintenance

Trade skills

Education

Post‑secondary education

Job description

Our Rangers like a challenge. They take care of our green spaces and vibrant town centre which brings lots of satisfaction because they really do make a huge difference to our community. They take pride in their work and thrive on applying their knowledge and skills, from meticulously maintaining our outstanding football ground to safely trimming the parks' hedges. If you are interested in this role, it's important that you have a great work ethic and a strong desire to deliver work you're proud of. Perhaps you have a trade skill or experience of landscaping or garden maintenance, or you are ready to take the first step in your career after college. Whatever your experience we'll make sure that your skills are developed with training and access to excellent tools and equipment. If you know your long arm flail from your front loader, or have the enthusiasm to learn, you could be the person we're looking for. As an important member of our team, you will:

• Ensure assets are regularly inspected with corresponding reports and records completed, including required works.
• Undertake any general maintenance duties, covering multi-trades, around the Town to ensure the upkeep of the Town and its assets. This ranges from grass cutting and sports pitch maintenance through to repairs to street furniture.
• Support and liaise with Officers in respect of appointed contractors and issues around the Town.
• Support key events.
• Deal with, and prioritise, reactive work requests from colleagues.
• Ensuring team vehicles are maintained to a high standard.
• Support and liaise with users of our green spaces ensuring regulations and byelaws are enforced and public safety is maintained.
• Complete risk assessments, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Work in partnership with key stakeholders to deliver high standards of upkeep.
• Undertake such other duties and responsibilities, including attending meetings, commensurate with the grade and designation of the post as required.
• Competitive salary and pension.
• 31 days leave (including equivalent time off for bank holidays).
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Training to help further your skills and career.
• Centrally located office and Depot with high quality machinery and tools.

We're looking for a team player who enjoys working outdoors and is committed to making sure Harpenden's open spaces and public areas are at their very best.

Full time 37hrs per week. SCP 13 - 17. £30,023 - £32,046.