Park Warden

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: Swindon Borough Council
Service Area: Operational Services

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Includes late shifts, every other weekend and bank holidays

Target Start Date: 04 May 2026
Duration: 26 weeks

Location

Base Location:
Darby Close
Cheney Manor Industrial Estate
Swindon
SN2 2PN

Pay

PAYE Rate: £13.90 per hour

Job Overview

Swindon Borough Council is seeking a Park Warden to support the upkeep and improvement of four flagship country parks across the borough: Coate Water, Lydiard Park, Stanton Park and Barbury Castle.

This is a hands-on outdoor role focused on keeping the parks clean, safe, presentable and attractive for visitors, while also supporting wildlife conservation and site improvement work.

The role is physically demanding and suited to someone who is reliable, self-motivated and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.

Important – Please Read Carefully

This role requires a full driving licence and the ability to carry out physically demanding outdoor work.

You must be able to work every other weekend, late shifts, and bank holidays.

Applications from candidates who cannot meet these requirements are unlikely to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and improve country park sites across the borough
Clean public toilets and BBQ areas
Empty bins and carry out litter picking duties
Complete statutory safety checks including play parks, dams and splash park areas
Carry out vegetation management including mowing and strimming
Engage positively with members of the public, contractors and event organisers
Support the safe and presentable running of the parks
Take part in habitat improvement and biodiversity work where required
Assist with volunteer sessions linked to conservation and park improvements

Essential Experience & Skills

Full driving licence
Good timekeeping and organisational skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Reasonably fit and able to carry out physically demanding outdoor work
Good communication skills
Ability to deal with the public and contractors professionally
Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays

Additional Information

Shift Pattern:
Late shift: 10:30am – 6:30pm

Weekend Pattern:
Working every other weekend with rest days:

Week 1: Thursday / Friday off
Week 2: Saturday / Sunday off

Bank Holidays:
Expected to work bank holidays, with a day off in lieu accrued.

This is a full seasonal Park Warden role and not seasonal cover for golf or splash park facilities.

Disclaimer

On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

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