Countryside Warden

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Cycle Hire and Countryside Warden to join a dedicated team at Middleton Top Countryside Centre, near Wirksworth.

We’re looking for someone to provide a warm welcome and excellent customer service in our high-quality cycle hire centre who will also be part of our Countryside Services team who keep our site well maintained and welcoming for our visitors, including site improvement works and ensuring cleanliness and safety of facilities.

What will you be doing?

• Operation of the Cycle Hire Service, including the hiring out of cycles and providing quality customer care, assistance, & advice.
• Ensuring safety of the bikes including carrying out routine maintenance, regular cleaning, checking for roadworthiness and adjustment of saddles, handlebars, etc.
• Advising on the purchase of new and replacement cycles and on the requirements for spare parts, ancillary equipment etc.
• Provide information and assistance to your team and visitors
• Opening and closing the centre, as well as handling money, and cashing up.
• Work flexibly as part of a team to meet customer requirements and service needs.

What skills/experience do you need?

• Practical countryside and cycle maintenance skills
• Awareness of and interest in current environmental issues affecting the countryside
• Excellent communication skills to provide information and assistance to the public
• Principle duties relating to management of sites and facilities
• Maintaining bikes to a safe standard

In return, we offer commitment to your continuing professional development with ongoing training opportunities in a supportive team, as well as range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Time off in lieu
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Cycle to work scheme
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including free online health and exercise sessions
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres

For more information on other vacancies in our Countryside team, the wonderful work we do and the benefits we can offer simply visit; https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/working-for-us/jobs/countryside/countryside-service-jobs.aspx

Provisional Interview: week commencing 3rd July

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mark Brailsford on 07990 796192

The job requires working Thursday and Fridays and one weekend in four. Cycle Warden duties from 1 April until end of August and October half term, then Countryside Warden duties in the winter months.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.