Location: Hereford City Centre (In Person)
Salary: £11,499 per year for 16 hrs pw
Hours: part time over 3 days - 16hrs hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2030 (Potential for extension)
Essential Requirements (Must Meet to Apply)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of proven outdoor work experience in all weather conditions.
- Technical Skills: At least 2 years of practical DIY, property repairs, or general maintenance experience.
- Grounds Care: Practical experience in gardening, landscaping, or public grounds maintenance.
- Health & Safety: Understanding/ appreciation of risk assessments and safe working practices.
- Flexibility: Absolute reliability to work alternate Saturdays in summer to help with day time stage for live music.
About the Role
Hereford BID Ltd is seeking a proactive, reliable, and hands-on Outdoor Maintenance Operative to keep Hereford city centre clean, safe, and visually appealing for businesses and visitors.
This is a highly varied public realm role combining street cleansing, environmental maintenance, graffiti removals etc.. You will work independently for long periods as a part-time assistant to deliver visible improvements across the city, answering to the lead handy person.
Key Responsibilities
- Environmental Cleansing: Perform high-pressure jet washing, chewing gum removal, graffiti removal, and deep cleaning of public pavements and tight urban spaces.
- Grounds & Floral Maintenance: Assist the summer irrigation schedule for city hanging baskets and planters alongside weeding, pruning, and deadheading.
- Civic DIY & Repairs: Execute minor property repairs, painting, fixture installations (including hanging basket brackets at height).
- Event Support: Assist with the logistical setup, assembly, and dismantling of public event equipment, gazebos, and public stages.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a professional, friendly ambassador for the BID when interacting with city-centre business owners and the general public.
What We Offer
- fun, supportive and flexible working
- Full professional training certifications (including working at heights and safety compliance).
- Company pension scheme and full personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
- A stable, long-term contract within a supportive local team environment.
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To be considered for this position, please submit both an updated CV and a cover letter detailing your outdoor work history, your maintenance experience, and your availability for seasonal 4am shift patterns.
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Expected hours: 16.0 per week
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have Maintenance/ DIY experience
Experience:
- working outdoors: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
