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Careers
Recruitment
The Role
We are looking for a Countryside Maintenance Ranger to help us take care of our Trails on former railway lines. The National Park Authority owns and manages 4 different former railway lines, covering 34 miles within the Peak Park.
In the role you will be part of the small Trails Ranger Team that is responsible for the management and maintenance of these Trails throughout the year. The role will focus on the practical maintenance tasks associated with the Trails, including fencing, drystone walling, tree felling and management, grass mowing and strimming, vegetation control, surface maintenance and liaising with volunteers who help on the Trail.
The role also assists with the management of the visitor facilities on the Trail sites including public toilet maintenance, car park machine first line maintenance and other property maintenance tasks.
About You
It is essential that you have experience in practical countryside management tasks, health and safety knowledge and are used to working on sites where members of the public are present.
The post is a fixed term post for 2 years from date of commencement, and is 2 days per week covering either Tues and Wed or Wed and Thurs. The post is based at our Ashford Depot but the works will completed onsite along the Trails outside all year round.
About Us
The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.
Further Information
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the hr@peakdistrict.gov.uk.
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme, 26-31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro-rata with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.
Our Values
• Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
• Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
• Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.
If you are unable to apply on line and require a word version of the application form please contact HR@peakdistrict.gov.uk
