Park Keeper

Park Keeper 📍 London Borough of Hackney 💷 £17.28 per hour (£23.29 umbrella) ⏰ Full-time | 36 hours per week | Shift work (including weekends) About the Role We're looking for a dedicated and proactive Park Keeper to help maintain Hackney's parks and open spaces to the highest standards, ensuring they are safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all visitors. This is a hands-on, front-facing role where you'll play a key part in keeping green spaces clean, secure, and thriving, while providing excellent customer service to the public. Key Responsibilities Patrol parks and open spaces, maintaining a visible presence during opening hours Carry out general grounds maintenance and ensure high horticultural standards Remove litter, graffiti, and maintain clean public areas and facilities Conduct safety inspections of play areas, equipment, and park features Lock/unlock parks and ensure site security Respond to incidents, emergencies, and enforce park byelaws where needed Provide helpful information and support to park users Maintain records, incident reports, and inspection logs Operate and maintain park machinery, vehicles, and equipment safely Support animal care in designated areas (e.g., Clissold Park, when required) Work collaboratively with council teams and external partners What We're Looking For Experience in grounds maintenance, park keeping, or similar outdoor roles Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks Full UK driving licence Basic horticultural knowledge (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent desirable) Experience with machinery and equipment (training provided where needed) Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends on a rota basis Why Join? Work in some of London's most valued green spaces Be part of a supportive and community-focused team Opportunity to develop skills and training (up to NVQ Level 3) Make a real difference to local residents and visitors Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy