Job Introduction
Our Story:
Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.
Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.
We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.
Our Team:
To work as part of the Playground Maintenance Team carrying out repairs, inspections and routine maintenance on the Borough’s Open Spaces and Equipped Children’s Playgrounds in accordance with recognised industry standards.
Hours: 37 per week
Your Contributions:
To work as part of the Playground Maintenance Team, as directed by the Team Leader, to undertake regular safety inspections of playgrounds and equipment; and to carry out repairs, install street and open space furniture.
To ensure all play surfaces are in a safe state of repair, free from glass and litter; and to act in accordance with the Councils duty of care to report and/or replace damaged or dangerous items of play equipment as appropriate.
To maintain records of inspections and works including the use of IT based systems - specifically the PlaySafe IDM and PlaySafe computer asset management database to record inspections and associated information.
To make regular reports to the Landscape Services Management Team on the condition and upkeep of the Children’s Playgrounds.
To carry out assessment of works as required to assist the Team Leader in the effective development and implementation of work schedules.
Our Offer:
Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
- Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
- 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
- Investment in your personal development
- Free Car Parking at HBC sites
- Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
Next Steps:
At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Paul Clements, contact number 07776478621, email address paul.clements@halton.gov.uk
Interviews will take place on 10th of June 2025.
At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk
Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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