Parks - Playground Inspector

Permanent, Full Time

Location: The vacancy is based at Bower Ashton Depot but the majority of the role will be out on site.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Play Team within the Parks and Green Spaces service as a Playground Inspector.

You will work in a small team of dedicated Playground Inspectors, inspecting and maintaining 149 playgrounds, Multi Use Games Areas, outdoor gym and Wheels Parks across the City as well as occasionally at Hengrove Play Park a destination play park in South Bristol. 

You will need to have some experience in

• The Inspection and maintenance of equipment,
• Have a full driving licence and the ability to drive a vehicle
• Can work alone using your own initiative and as part of a team.
• You will need to have the ability to communicate well and be able to help meet deadlines.
• Enjoy working outdoors and making a difference

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Interviews will take place week commencing 2^nd March 2026. 

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact Thomas Penn (Parks Area Manager, South) tom.penn@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.