Job Description:

Park Warden (Temporary) - Belfast City Council

Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3GG

PAYE: £15.82 per hour

37 hours per week | Shift work (incl. evenings & weekends)

Start date: 12 May 2026

Duration: 12 weeks =+ ongoing

Full driving licence required

About the Role

We are recruiting a Park Warden (Manual Labour) to support Belfast City Council's Parks and Cemeteries Operational Services team on a temporary basis.

You will play a key role in maintaining safe, clean and welcoming parks and open spaces across Belfast, ensuring compliance with by-laws and supporting positive public use of council facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrolling parks, cemeteries and open spaces
• Enforcing by-laws including littering, dog fouling, alcohol control and anti-social behaviour
• Carrying out inspections and reporting hazards, damage and incidents
• Supporting public safety at events and in parks
• Collecting litter, waste and hazardous materials safely
• Opening/closing park buildings and securing sites
• Completing reports, records and using PDA/radio systems
• Supporting community engagement and providing customer assistance
• Assisting with court evidence and enforcement activity where required

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a rotating 4-week shift pattern:

• Early shift: 06:30 - 15:00
• Late shift: 13:00 - 22:00
• Weekend working required
• Shift allowance included

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• At least 1 year's experience in a public-facing role
• Experience in security, patrol or site control duties
• Experience in enforcement or regulatory roles (e.g. litter control, by-laws, dog control)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to write clear and accurate incident reports
• Good awareness of health & safety practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Requirements

• Full valid UK driving licence (essential)
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete Belfast City Council pre-employment checks
• Willingness to undertake enforcement training if required