Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC619267
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 pro rata, per annum (Actual Salary £15,829 - £16,493 per annum) Plus Weekend Enhancements
Work Location: Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean and Staunton Country Park, Havant
Hours per week: 24
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 January 2025
Interview Date: 14 January 2025 at Staunton Country Park
The Role:
Carry out a wide range of practical maintenance and conservation tasks
Your role will be to carry out a wide range of internal and external practical maintenance tasks at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and Staunton Country Park, two busy visitor/heritage attractions in Hampshire. Your role will also include the testing, checking and recording of safety and security systems, and ensuring the cleanliness of the main facilities. The post requires a willingness to take on a wide range of support functions working with the Operations Officer and the sites teams.
Having a flexible approach, you will be willing to work outdoors in all weathers both in a team and on your own. A basic level of certification in the use of power-tools such as brush-cutters and mowers is desirable, but training will be provided to the successful candidate. You will have a basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet use and will be expected to use the County Council's online systems.
You will possess good interpersonal skills and be able to undertake the physical and travel requirements of the role. There will be some weekend working.
What We Can Offer You:
Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We will also invest in you through our internal development programmes and training. Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you’ll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and much more. For more information, please go to:- Living and Working in Hampshire.
Additional Information:
Caretaker J ob Description and Person Specification
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Anton Galea, Operations Officer on anton.galea@hants.gov.uk
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