Job Description
DIRECTORATE:
Communities
DEPARTMENT:
Neighbourhood Services
POST:
Senior Inspection and Repair Fitter
GRADE OF POST:
GR06
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Horticultural and Cemeteries Superintendent
JOB PURPOSE:
To undertake, and maintain records of, the inspection and repair of fixed assets in
children’s play areas, skate parks, parks and playing fields, and supervise the
activities of the Inspection and Repair Fitter (Green Space fixed assets).
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:

To be responsible for the inspection of equipment or other fixed assets in
children’s play areas, skate parks, parks and playing fields as directed by the
Horticultural and Cemeteries Superintendent and to record formally the
outcome of these inspections.

To be responsible for the planned and ad hoc maintenance and repair of
equipment or other fixed assets in children’s play areas, skate parks, parks
and playing fields.

Supervise the activities and performance of the Inspection and Repair Fitter
(Green Space fixed assets).

To supervise contractors engaged on the repair and maintenance of Green
Spaces equipment or other fixed assets.

To be responsible for the safe keeping and proper operation of the fleet, plant
materials and equipment allocated to carry out task.

To ensure that all appropriate health and safety measures and precautions
are taken in accordance with the service area risk assessments and method
statements and to report any damage and defects to the Horticultural and
Cemeteries Superintendent

To report to the Horticultural and Cemeteries Superintendent all accidents,
incidents and near misses to yourself or third parties that occur whilst carrying
out your duties and to assist with any investigations and/or insurance claims
GENERAL DUTIES
To understand the Health and Safety responsibilities which fall within a
manager’s role and the personal Health and Safety responsibilities within the
HASAWA 1974.
To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal
Opportunities legislation and Best Practice.
REVIEW DATE/RIGHT TO VARY
This Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly. You may
be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you,
including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.
Person Specification
Senior Inspection and Repair Fitter
The following attributes represent the range of skills, abilities and experiences etc relevant to
this position. Applicants are expected to meet the attributes that have been identified as
essential (√).
Attributes
Requirements
Qualifications, 
Education &
Training
Knowledge & 
Experience
Essential
Operational Playground
Inspection Level 2 RPII
(√)
Able to demonstrate
knowledge and experience of
inspecting and maintaining
equipment or other fixed
assets in children’s play
areas, skate parks, parks and
playing fields .
(√)
 Knowledge and
understanding of Health and
Safety principles and safe
working practices.
(√)
 Experience of maintaining and
assisting with record keeping,
scheduling and prioritising
work
(√)
Method of
Evaluation /
Testing
Evidence of
Certification
Interview and
application form
Skills &
Personal
Qualities

Ability to form constructive
working relationships with
colleagues
(√)

Ability to communicate
effectively with public
(√)

Ability to work flexibly and
proactively, with a minimum
of supervision
(√)

Ability to follow detailed
instructions

Full driving licence

Ability to communicate
through the medium of Welsh
(√)
(√)
Interview,
application form,
references and
selection process