Seasonal Park Keeper Location: Folkestone Contract: Seasonal (April - October) | Full-time & Part-time Available (potential to become permanent) ⏰ Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off (07:30 - 20:30 with breaks), includes weekends and bank holidays Salary: £13.14 per hour. * £13.91 per hour from 1st April About the Role We are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team as a Seasonal Park Keeper within the Local Authority. This role involves ensuring the daily maintenance and upkeep of Folkestone's prime parks and open spaces, creating a safe and enjoyable environment for the public. The ideal candidate will have a full clean driving licence and some experience in grounds maintenance tasks such as hedge trimming, mowing, and litter picking. You must be reliable, flexible, a standard DBS check will be carried out. Previous employment & character references must be supplied on request. Full availability during the busy season (April to September) is essential. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations. Drive company vehicles as required. ️ Engage with the public in a professional and calm manner. Litter picking, waste management, and safe disposal. Maintain public toilets in the Coastal Park and East Cliff. Grounds maintenance - weeding, pruning, hedge cutting, strimming, and planting. Coastal Park play area upkeep - raking sand. Assist in the setup and take-down of special events. Help maintain the park's infrastructure, such as playgrounds, benches, and pathways. ⚠️ Monitor the park for safety issues and report concerns. Installation and removal of football nets, changing rooms upkeep, unlocking and locking sport pavilions To be fully flexible to work wherever required within the scope of the section. To ensure vehicles and plant are regularly checked, maintained and used correctly reporting any defects to the team leader or workshop. Why Join Us? ✅ Work outdoors across varied sites and projects ✅ Full training, PPE and equipment provided - develop horticultural & machinery skills ✅ Make a real difference in your local community by maintaining safe and beautiful green spaces What We're Looking For : Full, clean driving licence (essential). ♂️ A calm and mature approach to handling difficult situations. A valid standard DBS check on the update service or willingness to apply. ⏳ Reliability and ability to work independently for extended periods. Knowledge of gardening/landscaping is desirable. Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently. Excellent communication skills and team spirit. Physical fitness to carry out tasks related to the role. ⚖️ A strong commitment to health and safety standards. How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, ▶️ Click the Apply button. We look forward to hearing from you! ✨ HRGO Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. All applicants will be assessed solely on their suitability for the role, without regard to age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. By applying for this position, you consent to HRGO holding and processing your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.