0804 Assistant Park Keeper

You will be joining an experienced and successful team responsible for maintaining North Tyneside Parks on a day-to-day basis, in accordance with recognised horticultural standards and Green Flag Award best practice.

The post will require you to work in all outdoor weather conditions whilst carrying out significant manual tasks. You will need to demonstrate that you are able to meet the physical demands of the post, which includes carrying out manual tasks throughout the day and operating various equipment and machinery.

The post holder should have excellent communication skills as they will be required to engage with park users and the local community. You will need to be able to work independently and use your own initiative to provide benefit for all users of the park. You will work proactively with all members of the wider team including external agencies.

As an integral member of the Parks and Horticulture team, you will help us ensure North Tyneside is a great place to live, work and visit.

North Tyneside Council would like to hear from enthusiastic people with a can-do attitude who are eager to work outdoors. If you are passionate about the environment and the benefits that access to a quality recreational green space can bring to communities, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to our excellent benefits package:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more)


• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays


• A range of flexible working and leave options, including part-time working, to support work/life balance (subject to business requirements)


• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling


• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice


• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool online platform


• Supported career progression


• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools; 1 spa and over 250 classes every week


• The 'Benefits Plus' Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to Work Scheme; additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and professional subscriptions


• Credit Union Savings Scheme


• A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme