Portrush
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Posted April 7, 2022
Our client, a large public sector client, based in Bushmills are looking to recruit a Ranger to join their team.
The role is available immediately for until the end of June, with possible extension to September.
Hourly Pay: £11.70
5/7 working pattern determined by rota. Hours are 9-5 daily including regular weekends and bank holidays. Cover for weekends and bank holidays is essential to the role.
Job Description including Main Duties / Purpose of Job/Function of Role
The main duties and responsibilities of the post-holder will include:
1. Site Presentation:
Duties related to the work of HED including:
· Outdoor maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming and fencing.
· Cleaning and minor maintenance of buildings.
· Ensuring site furniture / signage is well presented (installation, inspection and routine maintenance).
· Maintain the general upkeep and presentation of Departmental vehicles, plant and machinery.
· Litter / dog foul collection and bin emptying.
· Conducting visitor surveys including completion of questionnaires.
· Animal and plant control.
· Operating specialist equipment / machinery (for which training will be provided).
· Operating a range of tools and equipment, which may include hand tools, minor plant, machinery, and vehicles following the delivery of required training.
· Driving Departmental vehicles.
· Upkeep of and collection of data from visitor number counters.
2. Visitor Services
· Issuing admission tickets and receipts
· Cash handling
· Sale of goods
· Reconciling receipts against cash taken
· Carrying out stock control checks
· Escorting / supervising groups
· Assisting with the preparation, organisation and running of events.
· Giving guided tours and talks.
· Assisting with the preparation and setting up of
· displays/exhibitions, enhanced experiences and interpretative
· materials.
· Helping the public, answering questions and making visitors feel
· welcome.
· Assisting the facilitation of externally run events and usage of
· sites.
3. Health and Safety
Compliance with Health and Safety requirements including:
· Lone working policy and procedures.
· Highlighting any issues at sites.
· Carrying out site inspections.
· Responding to and remedying issues identified in Health and Safety audits / inspections.
· Assisting with carrying out risk assessments and fire evacuation drills.
· Following up any issues arising.
· Maintaining records accurately.
· Timely and accurate recording of all accidents and ‘near miss’ incidents.
· Awareness of the correct response to an emergency situation.
4. Other Duties
· Providing cover for designated State Care sites, and assisting with their operational running (may occasionally include evening and weekend work.)
· Opening, closing and checking the security of sites and car parks. Setting alarms where appropriate.
· Patrolling sites / buildings and enforcing byelaws as an ‘authorised person’ as set out on warrant cards where appropriate; encouraging responsible behaviour by the public.
· Operating audio visual, IT and camera equipment.
· Use of NI Civil Service IT systems.
· Maintaining and recording site information, such as complaints, visitor numbers and patrol reports.
· Supporting the establishment of and maintaining good working relationships with local landowners, local councils and local community groups and the general public.
· Providing a high quality service to all customers.
· Completing personal timesheets and vehicle log sheets and other returns as may be required.
The above list is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties may vary according to business needs.
Essential Criteria
· Driving License essential
· 5 GCSEs (Including Maths and English)
Desirable Criteria · Experience of customer service role and tour guiding desirable To apply please send your CV via the link or email michael.callaghan@therecruitmentco.uk
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