Greenspace Technician (Play), Westbank House, Perth - PKC14171

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Greenspace Technician (Play) - PKC14171
£28,812 - £31,346
Westbank House, Perth

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Greenspace team and play a key role in maintaining safe, high-quality play facilities across Perth and Kinross.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine operational inspections of play equipment and safety surfacing, identifying defects, hazards and maintenance requirements, and undertaking repairs to play equipment and associated infrastructure.

Working across 147 equipped play areas, you will help ensure all sites remain compliant with relevant safety standards and are safe, accessible and fit for public use.

The role also involves accurately recording inspection and maintenance activities, contributing to the cleanliness and overall appearance of Council-managed play areas, and assisting with the installation of smaller play items and associated improvements.

Through a proactive approach to inspection and maintenance, you will support the continued delivery of safe, attractive and enjoyable play opportunities for local communities throughout Perth and Kinross.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful candidate will ideally hold the RoSPA/RPII Operational Inspection qualification.

However, candidates who do not currently possess this qualification but are willing to undertake and successfully achieve it will be considered, with completion required within the first six months of employment.

You will have the ability to work accurately to specifications and manage allocated work efficiently and effectively to meet targets and service requirements.

Experience of operating plant and machinery, or a willingness to undertake the necessary training and gain relevant qualifications, is essential.

You should be competent in the safe use of hand tools and small power tools and have a practical approach to maintenance and repair work.

A current First Aid certificate is desirable; however, candidates who do not hold this qualification must be willing to undertake the required training and achieve certification within the first year of employment.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you :

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working , Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave , time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “ How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us ”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Kirsty Scott on or at View email address on s1jobs.com to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses.  One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on or  View email address on s1jobs.com to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.