Job Description

Role Summary: Parks Inspection and Delivery Operative

Purpose:

To ensure the safe installation, inspection, and maintenance of play areas and other hard landscaping activities in accordance with current safety standards, manufacturer guidelines, and council policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Installation & Maintenance:

+ Install play equipment following manufacturer instructions and design drawings.
+ Carry out repairs and maintenance using appropriate tools and equipment.
+ Lay various types of safety surfacing (tiles, wet pour, eco mulch, grass matting, bark) to EN1176 standards.
+ Installation of street furniture - bins, benches, signs
+ Hard Landscaping - Installation of paths, fences, gates and other landscaping features.

Inspection & Reporting:

+ Conduct and digitally record inspections using PSS Live or similar systems.
+ Report major defects to line manager and maintain accurate documentation for compliance.

Vehicle & Equipment Operation:

+ Safely operate and maintain vehicles and plant.
+ Ensure all equipment is used in line with company policies and statutory requirements.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Macclesfield

Job Category

Place

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 6

Salary Min

28,598 per annum

Salary Max

31,022 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

10/12/2025

Ref No

E3367
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join our Parks and Grounds Team as a Parks Inspection and Delivery Operative. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, dynamic construction team responsible for:


Installing and maintaining play areas Undertaking hard landscaping projects Constructing and maintaining footpaths

You will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality results within agreed timescales for a variety of clients.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking candidates who are:


Skilled in using a wide range of machinery and plant (a full driving licence is essential; Category C licence is desirable) Knowledgeable about health and safety practices, particularly in construction environments Effective communicators with strong interpersonal and customer service skills Commercially aware and able to contribute to a unit that generates both internal and external income

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Stuart Barber - Stuart.Barber@cheshireeast.gov.uk



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.