Park Maintenance Officer

Love Working Outdoors? Want to See the Difference You Make?

Lancaster City Council is looking for a hands-on, practical and community-minded Park Maintenance Officer to help keep our parks, promenade and open spaces safe, clean and welcoming.

From Green Flag parks to the bustling Morecambe Promenade and our popular seasonal Splash Park, your work will be visible every day , heling residents and visitors enjoy high-quality public spaces.

If you take pride in practical work and enjoy being outdoors in all seasons, this could be the role for you.

You’ll provide a visible, approachable presence and occasionally support Friends Groups and volunteers during agreed activities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone reliable, professional and proactive.

You will need:

• Experience working in an outdoor or grounds maintenance environment

• Confidence using hand tools and light machinery

• A full UK driving licence

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Clear and confident communication skills

It would be great if you also have (or are willing to gain):

• NVQ Level 1 in horticulture (or similar)

• First Aid at Work

• Pool Plant qualification

• Awareness of Green Flag standards or environmental legislation

Most importantly, we want someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of safe, welcoming public spaces.

What You Need to Know

• 30 hours per week

• 5 out of 7 rota including weekends and bank holidays

• Outdoor working in all weather

• Travel across sites within the district

• Manual handling (up to 15kg)

• DBS check required

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive Public Realm team that values professionalism, teamwork and community impact.

This is a role where your work is seen, appreciated and genuinely makes a difference to the district.

If you’re practical, motivated and ready to help maintain high-quality parks and open spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply at:
lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment

Why Work With Us

Our Benefits

• Generous annualleave

• Local GovernmentPension Scheme

• Discounted gymmembership

• Cycle to Workscheme

• Car purchasescheme

• Lifestyle savings

• Health Care CashPlan

• Volunteering days

• Wellbeing support

Flexible workingfriendly

We welcomediscussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, agenerous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–lifebalance.

Inclusive employer

We welcomeapplications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse andinclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We guaranteeinterviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meetthe essential criteria.