Visitor Centres Estate Warden

Ad Warrior Ltd; Brecon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Authority in Brecon is seeking a Visitor Centres Estate Warden. The role involves maintaining external grounds and delivering minor maintenance of buildings, primarily at the National Park Visitor Centre and Craig y Nos Country Park.

The role requires practical grounds maintenance experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work both independently and with volunteers. The position is 37 hours per week at Grade 4, with a pro rata salary range of £27,709–£29,071.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds, estate or property maintenance with safe use of hand/power tools.
• Ability to follow health and safety requirements and apply them in practical work.
• Ability to identify maintenance needs, prioritise tasks and report issues promptly.
• Ability to care for and check vehicles, plant, tools and PPE.
• Effective communication with colleagues, volunteers, contractors and the public.

Responsibilities

• Carry out practical estate, grounds and property maintenance as allocated by the Commercial Manager.
• Use initiative to address or report tasks observed during routine work.
• Ensure safe working practices and health and safety compliance.
• Maintain care of vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and PPE.
• Contribute to cleanliness and presentation of grounds at visitor sites.
• Work with staff and volunteers on larger practical works.
• Maintain accurate records of work carried out.
• Manage grounds maintenance budget and report to the Commercial Manager.
• Contribute to welcoming visitors at the Visitor Centre and other sites.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Health and safety knowledge

Record keeping

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Driving licence

Welsh language level 1

Education

Horticulture / grounds maintenance qualification (Desirable)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Visitor Centres Estate Warden

Location: Brecon

Salary: Grade 4 £27,709 - £29,071 pro rata

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 4th November 2026

Interview Date: 10th November 2026

Job Purpose:

To maintain and enhance the external grounds of the National Park’s visitor-facing locations and to deliver minor maintenance of the buildings. The role will work predominantly at the National Park Visitor Centre and Craig y Nos Country Park.

Main Duties

• Carry out practical estate, grounds and property maintenance as allocated by the Commercial Manager.
• Use initiative to deal with, and/or report, tasks that appear necessary and are observed during routine work.
• Ensure safe working practices through the implementation of health and safety legislation, and encouraging good practice.
• Take responsibility for the care and maintenance of vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and personal protective clothing.
• Contribute to the cleanliness and presentation of the grounds of the National Park Visitor Centre and other allocated sites.
• Work with other National Park Authority staff and volunteers to deliver larger practical works.
• Maintain accurate records of work carried out.
• Manage the grounds maintenance budget and report to the Commercial Manager.
• Contribute to the welcome of visitors to the National Park Visitor Centre and other visitor-facing locations.
• Undertake any other duty appropriate to the grade and nature of the post, as required by the Commercial Manager.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Practical experience of grounds, estate or property maintenance and the safe use of appropriate hand and power tools.
• A sound understanding of safe working practices and the ability to apply health and safety requirements in practical work.
• Ability to identify maintenance needs, prioritise tasks and take appropriate action or report issues promptly.
• Ability to care for and carry out routine checks on vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, volunteers, contractors and members of the public.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including supporting larger practical work with staff and volunteers.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, monitor expenditure and provide clear updates to the line manager.
• A positive and helpful approach when working at public-facing visitor sites.
• Ability to undertake the practical and outdoor requirements of the role, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
• A full current driving licence and the ability to travel between Authority sites.
• Welsh Language Level 1

Desirable Criteria

• A relevant qualification in horticulture, grounds maintenance, estate management, countryside management or related discipline.
• Experience of maintaining public parks, visitor attractions, heritage sites or other high-footfall outdoor spaces.
• Relevant certificates for the operation of plant, machinery or specialist equipment.
• First aid qualification.
• Experience of supervising or supporting volunteers.
• Experience of budget monitoring or ordering materials and services.
• Level 2 Welsh Language Skill

Note on Welsh Language Requirement

Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us.