🌳 Seasonal Park Keeper 🌳
📍 Location: Folkestone
📅 Contract: Seasonal (April - October) | Full-time & Part-time Available
⏰ Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off (07:30 - 20:30 with breaks)
💰 Salary: £13.14 per hour * from 1st April £13.91
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 parks and open spaces, creating a safe and enjoyable environment for the public.
The ideal candidate will have a full 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 will be obtained.
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.
🌱 Garden maintenance - weeding, pruning, hedge cutting, strimming, and planting.
🏖 Sand area upkeep - raking, filling holes, and clearing paths with a blower.
🎪 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.
🎯 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 manual tasks.
⚖️ 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! 🌿✨
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