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Playground installer in Benton

We're looking for Playground Installers to join our growing team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Temporary and permanent positions available for immediate start. Training and progression opportunities will be available for the right candidate.

40 hours per week
Between £17,680.00 and £23,920.00 Per Hour

What are you going to do:

About us

We’re a small but growing family business based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Working throughout the UK, we offer professional and high-quality playground installation services for companies of all sizes.

About the job

We’re looking for a Playground Installer to join our team and we have both temporary summer jobs and permanent positions available. Training and progression opportunities will be available for the right candidate.

The job involves installing playgrounds in schools and public parks, it is a varied and engaging role; no two days will be the same. You’ll be responsible for ensuring work is delivered to the highest quality and in line with the project brief. This involves engaging with clients, interpreting technical drawings, following installation instructions and thinking on your feet. Thoughtfulness, passion and a sense of humour are essential.

Due to the nature of our work, the role is physically demanding and will require the successful candidate to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Travel throughout the North of England (and sometimes further afield) will be required, sometimes staying away for a number of nights at a time.

About you

You have experience in landscaping / groundworks / joinery or similar trades (maybe even playground installation) and are able to demonstrate competence in using a variety of hand and power tools.

You’re a people person with good communication skills, general maths / technical skills and a strong, flexible work ethic. Your colleagues would describe you as honest, reliable and conscientious.

You might be ambitious and if you are, we’ll be delighted to have you on board as there will be progression opportunities as our company grows.

Essential requirements

  • A full, clean(ish) UK driving licence.
  • We sometimes work in schools, so an Enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role.

Desirable requirements

  • CSCS card
  • Trailer entitlement
  • Other relevant qualifications such as chainsaw, plant etc.

If you believe you have skills and drive to succeed in this role, then we want to hear from you. Please send a CV and cover letter and let us know why you would like to be considered for this position.

What we offer:

  • Flexible working
  • Pension
  • 28 days holiday

What we ask:

  • At least finished high school
  • Working outdoors
  • Problem solving
  • Good work ethic
  • Analytical
  • Teamwork
  • No experience required
  • More than 2 years
  • 6 to 12 months
  • 0 to 6 months
  • 1 to 2 years
  • No certificate required

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Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Benton
Working hours per week
40
Type of Contract
Full Time Jobs, Temporary Full Time
Salary indication
Between £17,680.00 and £23,920.00 Per Hour
Responsible for
Installing playgrounds, installing safety surfacing, groundworks, landscaping
Profession type
Technical, Manufacturing / Industrial
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
Yes
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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