JOB VACANCIES
Trainee Estates Officer (Play)
37 hours per week (permanent)
SCP 2-6: £24,413 to £25,989 plus Local Government Pension Scheme
We are looking for a new Trainee Estates Officer to join our multi-disciplinary Estates team working across the open spaces, play areas and other Council owned assets in Yeovil. This trainee role will focus on play areas: inspections, repairs and installation. It will suit someone with practical skills and an attention to detail. More broadly the trainee will also work with the wider Estates team to ensure that the Town’s open spaces, play areas, allotment sites and civic horticultural schemes are safe, welcoming and attractive with a strong community focus. The role is front line and will provide a point of contact for communities using the facilities. The role comes with a range of training courses to develop skills in play inspections, grounds maintenance and also specialist operations like play surface management. Along with completing the courses you will work alongside a qualified and experienced play specialist to learn the skills required.
For more information, please see the job description and job specification. For an informal discussion please contact Adam Butcher, Estates Manager, [email protected]. To apply, please complete an application form.
Closing date is Thursday 13th November 2025 at noon.