T265 Playground Inspector

Are you a motivated, experienced professional with a passion for safety and quality? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Environment Team as a Playground Inspector. If you enjoy working outdoors, ensuring play areas are safe and well maintained, and thrive in a hands-on-role, we would love to hear from you!

As a Playground Inspector, you will lead on maintenance inspections of the Borough’s 37 play areas. Your expertise will help us to provide safe, fun and accessible play spaces for residents and visitors. You’ll work independently, conducting regular inspections, handling minor repairs and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The role is primarily based at our Kimberley Depot, although you will be expected to travel across the Borough (a van will be provided).

Why join us?

We offer a supportive and friendly team environment, with the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. In return for your hard work and dedication, you will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement and the local government pension scheme.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience in:

• Playground maintenance, inspections, or a similar role.
• Hands on experience with small plant equipment.
• Proficiency in using power drills and other tools.
• Dealing with complaints.

 The ideal candidate:

• Has relevant training or certification in playground maintenance (BTEC Level 3)
• Has a good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Can work independently, is self-motivated and proactive.
• Has strong communication skills.
• Holds a valid driving licence.

 What you need to know:

If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Dan Reynolds, Parks and Green Spaces Manager on 0115 917 3597.

Please quote reference No: T265

Closing date:  29 July 2025 (midnight)

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Why join us?

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme.

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