Due to continued growth and further success, Safeplay Playground Services Ltd is looking to appoint additional Playground Maintenance Engineers to join our expanding Maintenance team.
This is a varied, practical and rewarding role for individuals who take pride in producing high-quality work and enjoy diagnosing problems, completing repairs and restoring playground equipment to a safe and professional standard. No two working days are exactly the same, with our Maintenance Engineers visiting a wide range of playgrounds and recreational spaces throughout the South East, London and surrounding areas.
Playground maintenance covers an extensive range of tasks and requires the ability to work confidently with a variety of materials, tools and equipment. Depending on the site and the repairs required, you may be working with timber, metal, plastics, ropes, chains, bearings, fixings, concrete, rubber surfacing and other specialist playground components.
The role may include inspecting and assessing damaged equipment, replacing worn or defective components, repairing timber and metal structures, tightening and adjusting moving parts, completing minor fabrication works, undertaking safety surfacing repairs and carrying out general remedial works to ensure playgrounds remain safe, functional and presentable.
We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have a practical background and a varied skill set. Experience within maintenance, construction, carpentry, fabrication, engineering, landscaping, groundworks or a similar trade would be beneficial. However, full specialist training will be provided for candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, practical ability and willingness to learn.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have strong practical, fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Be confident using a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment
- Have the ability to work with timber, metal, plastics and other materials
- Take pride in the quality, accuracy and finish of their work
- Be reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Understand the importance of health and safety while working on public sites
- Be able to follow repair instructions, inspection reports and technical specifications
- Be comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions
- Have a positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining high professional standards
- Be prepared to travel to different sites throughout the South East, London and surrounding areas as required
Safeplay is a highly successful and established company operating within the important area of children's play safety. Our work helps to ensure that playgrounds and recreational spaces remain safe, compliant, well maintained and enjoyable for the children and communities who use them.
We provide a comprehensive range of services to local authorities, housing associations, schools, parish councils and other organisations. These services include playground inspections, reporting, maintenance, repairs, safety surfacing and the installation of complete new play areas.
As a Playground Maintenance Engineer, you will play an important role in responding to defects identified during inspections and completing the repairs required to keep playgrounds safe and operational. You will have the opportunity to work on equipment produced by a wide variety of manufacturers, develop specialist repair skills and contribute to projects that make a visible and lasting difference within local communities.
The position requires excellent attention to detail, as our engineers are trusted to assess repair requirements, complete work safely and ensure every job is finished to the high standard for which Safeplay is known. You will also be expected to represent the company professionally while working on customer sites and provide clear information about the work completed.
In return, Safeplay will provide:
- A competitive salary based on experience and ability
- Excellent employee benefits
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development
- Opportunities to gain specialist playground maintenance and repair skills
- A varied role working across a wide range of sites and equipment
- The opportunity to join a successful, growing and supportive company
- A working environment where quality, safety and professional standards are valued
We are looking for individuals who want to build a long-term career with Safeplay and who will help us continue to deliver exceptional workmanship, outstanding customer service and safe, high-quality play environments throughout the South East, London and surrounding areas.
If you have a variety of skills that might include the ability to work with wood, metal, plastic along with various other materials, and you are the type of person that shows pride in the standard and finish of the work you do, then we would like to talk to you.
Safeplay are a highly successful company whose work is primarily within the very important area of health and safety for children when they are at play within the playgrounds of the South East.
We provide our customers with a high level of service which includes playground inspections, reports, maintenance and repairs and installations of new play areas.
We will provide a competitive salary for the role, excellent benefits and great training so that you can help to maintain the high standards of workmanship and help us continue to keep our reputation high
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Power Tool: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
