Park Warden (Temporary) - Belfast City Council
Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3GG
PAYE: £15.82 per hour
37 hours per week | Shift work (incl. evenings & weekends)
Start date: 12 May 2026
Duration: 12 weeks =+ ongoing
Full driving licence required
About the Role
We are recruiting a Park Warden (Manual Labour) to support Belfast City Council's Parks and Cemeteries Operational Services team on a temporary basis.
You will play a key role in maintaining safe, clean and welcoming parks and open spaces across Belfast, ensuring compliance with by-laws and supporting positive public use of council facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Patrolling parks, cemeteries and open spaces
Enforcing by-laws including littering, dog fouling, alcohol control and anti-social behaviour
Carrying out inspections and reporting hazards, damage and incidents
Supporting public safety at events and in parks
Collecting litter, waste and hazardous materials safely
Opening/closing park buildings and securing sites
Completing reports, records and using PDA/radio systems
Supporting community engagement and providing customer assistance
Assisting with court evidence and enforcement activity where required
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a rotating 4-week shift pattern:
Early shift: 06:30 - 15:00
Late shift: 13:00 - 22:00
Weekend working required
Shift allowance included
About You
To be successful, you will have:
At least 1 year's experience in a public-facing role
Experience in security, patrol or site control duties
Experience in enforcement or regulatory roles (e.g. litter control, by-laws, dog control)
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to write clear and accurate incident reports
Good awareness of health & safety practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Requirements
Full valid UK driving licence (essential)
Eligible to work in the UK
Willingness to complete Belfast City Council pre-employment checks
Willingness to undertake enforcement training if required