Job Summary
Armthorpe Parish Council is seeking a proactive, hands on Estates Maintenance Officer to take responsibility for the care, maintenance, and smooth running of our parks, open spaces, and burial ground and to provide support in maintaining the community centre. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the local community, ensuring our facilities remain safe, welcoming, and well‑maintained for residents, visitors, and community groups.
The Applicant will work 28 hours per week on average (1,456 hours per year), worked on an annualised hours basis. The distribution of hours will vary throughout the year to meet operational requirements, with busier and quieter periods. A work schedule will be agreed in advance wherever reasonably practicable. Flexibility is required to work additional hours during peak periods, balanced by reduced hours during quieter periods, while maintaining the agreed annual total. Job share would be considered.
About the Role
Based across Council sites, including Armthorpe Community Centre, Welfare Park, the burial ground, and other open spaces, you will coordinate and deliver a wide range of operational, maintenance, and compliance tasks. The role combines practical work with planning, record‑keeping, contractor supervision.
The role involves coordinating and supervising contractors, planning work programmes, and ensuring effective delivery of maintenance tasks. It includes managing the upkeep of parks, open spaces, and the burial ground, carrying out inspections, and supporting funeral services sensitively when required.
The post holder will also maintain Armthorpe Community Centre, undertaking or overseeing repairs and ensuring the building is safe and ready for use.
Health and safety is a core element of the role, including completing risk assessments and ensuring safe operation and maintenance of Council vehicles, tools, and equipment.
The role supports Council events, works collaboratively with staff, Councillors, volunteers, and the public, and maintains accurate administrative records. Additional duties include undertaking relevant training and carrying out other reasonable tasks aligned with the post.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
· Practical, organised, and able to work independently.
· Confident in general maintenance tasks and grounds work.
· Comfortable engaging with the public and supporting community activities.
· Committed to high standards of safety, care, and professionalism.
· Able to manage workloads, contractors, and competing priorities.
Experience in facilities, grounds maintenance, or a similar operational role is
desirable, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
How to Apply
Email [email protected] for an application form or call into Armthorpe Community Centre to collect a pack.
Closing date for applications: 29th July 2026.
Interviews to be held on Monday 10th August 2026.
Pay: From £23,063.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
