Playground Maintenance & Inspection Operative

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re seeking a professional Playground Maintenance & Inspection Operative to join our Estates team as we build new in-house services for our schools. Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will carry out regular inspections of playground equipment and outdoor areas, helping to spot and address any issues before they become problems. From completing routine checks and keeping accurate records, to carrying out minor repairs and coordinating larger projects with trusted contractors. Your work will ensure that every play space remains clean, safe, and enjoyable for all. You’ll also support ongoing improvements and refurbishment projects, helping to enhance outdoor environments for future generations of pupils.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings a practical, hands-on approach along with a genuine commitment to safety and high standards. Ideally, you’ll hold (or be willing to work towards) an RPII Operational Playground Inspector certification and have a good understanding of playground safety standards, alongside a solid awareness of health and safety. Experience in playground or general site maintenance would be a real advantage, as would First Aid at Work and confidence using compliance or helpdesk systems. You’ll be comfortable following work instructions, working both independently and as part of a team and will hold a full driving licence.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher
• Generous pension and life assurance schemes
• Private contributory healthcare scheme
• Staff collaboration groups
• Staff recognition scheme
• Contractual sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Christmas party and social events
• Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts
• Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
• On-site catering
• Continuous professional development, training and sponsorship opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.