Sunderland is a fantastic, forward-looking city undergoing significant transformation and economic regeneration.andnbsp;We have a global reputation as a welcoming and inclusive place in which to live, work, achieve, play and belong. Working towards Sunderland City Plan 2035, we are committed to keeping our city clean and green around the clock. As a Fixed Play Technician, within our dedicated Local Services team, you can contribute to improving environmental standards within Sunderland. Applicants will enjoy working outdoors, being active and dealing with people. You will work within a team or independently, to provide exceptional services to our residents and visitors, by completing a variety of tasks including play park inspections and general maintenance. The job can be physically demanding, as you carry out a range of duties, including seasonal work tasks, outdoors, and in all weather conditions. You will complete a range of routine operational tasks requiring the skilled operation of vehicles, power tools or equipment in accordance with work practices to support the provision of front-line services which is aligned to customer need. You will be responsible for undertaking checks to ensure vehicles, tools or equipment are safe to use and properly adjusted prior to operation.andnbsp;andnbsp;Full PPE and training will be provided. Applicants are required to have a full UK driving licence and be capable of operating vehicles and a variety of power tools and technical equipment, along with carrying out routine maintenance under direction. Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions, policies, procedures and legislation to carry out duties compliantly.andnbsp;You may be required to work from any of the Council depots in Hendon, Houghton Le Spring or Washington. Applicants should be prepared to work any day of the week (Monday andndash; Sunday) and have the flexibility to respond if called upon at short notice. You may also be required to work Bank/Public holidays, as well as between Christmas and New Year when required by the service and appropriate to the post. As an employee of Sunderland City Council, you will have access to a variety of benefits including an attractive pension scheme, and a range of dedicated exclusive offers and discounts. Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance regarding applications please contact email:andnbsp;jobs@sunderland.gov.uk or if you have about the job role please contact Tom Cowe by email: tom.cowe@sunderland.gov.uk Please note that CVs are not acceptable. All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items. andnbsp; andnbsp; Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .