DBS0617 Play Site Maintenance Officer

The Play Team is part of Sport, Leisure & Libraries. You will be part of a busy dedicated three-person team who maintain all of the equipped play areas and skate parks within the Borough. This post is for a Play Site Maintenance Officer. You will work closely with the other team members to allow all maintenance and cleaning tasks to be carried out safely and in line with agreed standards. The Play Team inspect, clean and carry out repairs within the 50 plus play areas, multi-use games areas and skate parks in North Tyneside. We provide a responsive service to ensure that all play facilities comply with Health & Safety regulations and legislation providing safe, clean and fun play spaces for residents and visitors to the Borough. You will be responsible for cleaning on play sites:

• Emptying litter bins
• Litter picking
• Removal of graffiti and minor grounds maintenance tasks
You will be expected to record written safety inspections, to comply with the European Guidelines for play safety (training will be given). As part of this busy team, you will carry out repairs and maintenance of play equipment utilizing a wide variety of hand tools and technical drawings to ensure that equipment is safe for users. Driving forms an intrinsic part of the duties of this post. You will use Council provided vehicles to visit site (alone and with other members of the team) transporting tools and play equipment and taking rubbish away from site to be tipped. You will require good communication and interpersonal skills to ensure the close working necessary in this busy team and when communicating with members of the public. You will be expected to obtain qualifications relating to play site inspection (Register of Play Inspectors International Level I and II), training will be provided to help you in obtaining this qualification.

Why North Tyneside Council? Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression. As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel. Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.