Playground Operative (Chargehand) - DEE06670


Company:	Dundee City Council
Salary:	£31,813 - £34,553
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dundee, DD4 9BX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Description

Based at Caird Park, you will work full time, 37 hours per week.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Paul Anderson on 01382 433647or email paul.anderson@dundeecity.gov.uk

Requirements

You will have a Manual Handling certificate

Responsibilities

You will carry out various disciplines of Playground Inspections/Maintenance within the Environment Department ensuring the required standards of workmanship are achieved.

The Individual

You will have an understanding of play equipment health and safety legislation and an awareness and compliance with health and safety procedures/ requirements and risk assessments. You will have a responsibility for resources.

You will have the ability to lead a team and motivate staff. You will be able to drive/operate all relevant plant, eg, compact tractor, pick-up and van. Demonstrable knowledge of manual playground maintenance and installation duties, good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to undertake manual outdoor working in all weathers and basic IT skills are also essential.

You will be committed to producing a quality service with strong customer focus and have working knowledge of plant/equipment and current best practice in Parks or a similar environment Customer service and team working skills are essential.

You will have current driving licence.

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