The Kompan aftersales department provide on-site inspections, repairs, full refurbishments, and maintenance on any manufacturers’ equipment, even those who have ceased trading.

We are looking to recruit a playground Inspection & Maintenance Engineer with experience of playgrounds maintenance and repair. We offer the opportunity to join a well-established, growing UK organization, focusing on delivering on-going play inspection and maintenance to our ever-growing existing client base.

As an inspection and maintenance engineer you will be required to carry out operational inspections and minor repairs in playgrounds across the central region of the country (Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, West midlands), with regular visits to our central storage facilities to obtain and store parts.

The role will include the following:

· Completion of operational inspections and risk assessments as specified in BS EN1176 using the Play Inspection Company APP or other software the company may choose to use.

· To ensure such inspections provide all necessary information for repair quotations to be produced accurately including measurements, quantities, manufacturer details and photographs.

· To ensure that inspections are always undertaken in the most efficient manner possible taking into consideration local conditions such as weather, traffic and local events / holidays.

· Contacting customers as and when required to advise your intended inspection date / time.

· Maintain effective communication with the office.

· Identifying opportunities for larger repair and refurbishment works.

· From time to time there may be a requirement to undertake basic corrective repairs these will form part of your responsibility always providing you have appropriate tools and equipment available in your vehicle or obtainable nearby.

· Carry out repairs to an exceptional standard as per the job spec provided to you.

· To ensure any vehicle stock is replenished as required by requesting replacement items based on usage to avoid out of stock situations.

· To provide a stock take of vehicle stock as and when requested.

· To manage stock of our northern storage facility and stock updates as and when requested.

· To contribute ideas and suggestions for improving the efficiency of your role.

· To provide support / training where required to other members of staff.

· To maintain all tools / equipment / PPE in good condition and request replacement items or repairs as required.

· To wear company branded workwear at all times (branded workwear will be provided).

· To clearly display ID badge.

· To comply in full with the companies code of conduct at all times.

· To maintain your vehicle in line with the company car policies.

· To undertake additional training where required.

· To always act safely and wear all appropriate PPE for the task set (PPE will be provided).

Experience

· Experience of working within a construction, maintenance or service engineers’ Good customer service and communication skills.

· A problem solver with practical skills including experience of woodworking, surface repair, painting and mechanical repairs.

· Ability to work on own initiative to a high level of accuracy and to meet deadlines.

· A self-motivated individual who continually keeps abreast of industry and safety requirement changes.

· Basic IT skills – Use of Microsoft Office products.

· Ability to travel daily, so a full clean driving license is required.

· RPII Operational inspection Qualification. (Will consider training for the right candidate).

· Due to the nature of our business an Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Personal skills

· A team player with strong organisational skills, able to collaborate well with others.

· Able to work autonomously, proactively managing personal workload.

· A natural multi-tasker, able to track and manage multiple projects concurrently.

· Strong written & verbal communication skills.

· Is trustworthy and takes responsibility for managing deadlines, planning tasks for self, seeking input from others, checking details and raising anomalies.

· Structured and accurate, especially with data input skills, excellent attention to detail is vital.

· Able to learn quickly ‘on the job’ to comprehend and adjust to new and updated information.

· A positive ‘can-do 'problem solving attitude.

· A professional commitment to excellent customer service.Use 1st and 2nd person narrative (you, we, us, e.g.) to make the description appeal to the reader.

KOMPAN -  Who are we?

KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide. Read more

What’s our culture like? 

We combine professionalism with playfulness. Our teams work across functions and cultures, valuing diversity, creativity, and results.

Why should you work with us? 

At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.

How to apply? 

Please apply via our website. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.

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