Job Description
Community Ranger | Heathrow
Principal Location: Heathrow and Surrounding Areas
Employment Type: Full-time, 40 Hours per Week
Pay rate Starts From £15.31.
Contract Status: Temporary to Permanent (Performance-based)
Remuneration: Competitive; Commensurate with Experience
We are committed to the well-being and professional growth of our team members. Upon joining, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide long-term security and work-life balance:
1. Leave Entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus all statutory Bank Holidays.
2. Personal Days: Additional paid leave for both your Birthday and Christmas.
3. Health & Wellness: Private Healthcare coverage and WPA NHS top-up cover.
4. Financial Security: Enrollment in the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and Death in Service cover.
5. Career Advancement: Structured career development plans and ongoing professional training.
6. Stability: A clear transition path from temporary to permanent employment within a reputable, growing organization.
7. Working Environment: A collaborative, supportive culture focused on making a measurable impact within the local community.
Position Overview
This is a hands-on, community-facing role dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of local environments. As a Community Ranger, you will serve as a key liaison between the organization and various stakeholders, including local councils, educational institutions, and residents.
Reporting directly to the Line Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that public spaces remain clean, green, and safe, while fostering positive relationships within the Heathrow area.
Core Responsibilities
8. Environmental Maintenance: Overseeing the health of local flora through scheduled watering, weeding, pruning, and new planting initiatives.
9. Infrastructure Support: Executing repairs on fencing, signage, and planters; performing basic concreting and constructing community assets (sheds, benches, etc.).
10. Grounds Care: Assisting with large-scale grass cutting and vegetation control using professional-grade machinery.
11. Community Relations: Liaising with residents and transport providers; assisting in the planning and execution of community events.
12. Reporting & Compliance: Monitoring for vandalism or graffiti; completing all digital and physical paperwork, including vehicle checks and daily worksheets.
13. Asset Management: Ensuring all company vehicles, tools, and PPE are maintained to the highest safety standards.
Candidate Profile
14. Professionalism: A reliable, self-motivated individual with a proactive "can-do" attitude.
15. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally with the public.
16. Versatility: Capable of working autonomously or as a collaborative member of a team.
17. Technical Aptitude: A practical, hands-on approach to physical tasks and equipment operation.
If you meet the criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to ensure your application is processed efficiently.
Important Application Criteria
Minimum Requirement: Please note that this is a skilled role. Candidates with no prior experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or environmental work will not be considered.