Parks Inspection and Delivery Operative
Role Summary: Parks Inspection and Delivery Operative
Purpose:
To ensure the safe installation, inspection, and maintenance of play areas and other hard landscaping activities in accordance with current safety standards, manufacturer guidelines, and council policies.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Installation & Maintenance:
Install play equipment following manufacturer instructions and design drawings. Carry out repairs and maintenance using appropriate tools and equipment. Lay various types of safety surfacing (tiles, wet pour, eco mulch, grass matting, bark) to EN1176 standards. Installation of street furniture - bins, benches, signs Hard Landscaping - Installation of paths, fences, gates and other landscaping features.
2. Inspection & Reporting:
Conduct and digitally record inspections using PSS Live or similar systems. Report major defects to line manager and maintain accurate documentation for compliance.
3. Vehicle & Equipment Operation:
Safely operate and maintain vehicles and plant. Ensure all equipment is used in line with company policies and statutory requirements.
Organisation Cheshire East Council Location Macclesfield Job Category Place Grade CEC NJC - Grade 6 Salary Min £28,598 per annum Salary Max £31,022 per annum Hours per week 37 Weeks per year 52.143 Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 10/12/2025 Ref No E3367 Documents
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Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join our Parks and Grounds Team as a Parks Inspection and Delivery Operative. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, dynamic construction team responsible for:
5. Installing and maintaining play areas
6. Undertaking hard landscaping projects
7. Constructing and maintaining footpaths
You will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality results within agreed timescales for a variety of clients.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking candidates who are:
8. Skilled in using a wide range of machinery and plant (a full driving licence is essential; Category C licence is desirable)
9. Knowledgeable about health and safety practices, particularly in construction environments
10. Effective communicators with strong interpersonal and customer service skills
11. Commercially aware and able to contribute to a unit that generates both internal and external income
Additional Information
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.
Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.