As the successful post holder working within a small team, you will undertake a wide range of duties across the service including responding to and investigating reports relating to noise, dust, odour, light and other public health nuisances, using a range of advice and enforcement options to secure improvements. 

Experience of dealing with the public is an essential requirement of this post, but prior knowledge of environmental protection matters is not essential as the appointee will be supported to develop their knowledge in this area. 

Good administrative skills and an ability to communicate effectively with the public are essential requirements. Suitable candidates must also be able to plan, organise and manage their own workloads, use time effectively and work with the minimum of supervision. 

You will be based in the City centre but expected to travel widely across the City. Contracted hours are 37 hours per week and this will occasionally include evening and weekend duties and participating in the Night Noise Service rota. 

If you have the skills to educate and to effectively communicate legal requirements, the character to take firm enforcement action and a commitment to delivering a quality service, then we would like to hear from you.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

For an informal discussion please contact: Michelle Reynolds via email  m.reynolds@preston.gov.uk

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,989 to £38,220 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)

We are looking for an enthusiastic plants’ person to join our grounds maintenance team at Avenham & Miller Park. Your primary role within this team will be to assist the Assistant Head Gardener and Head Gardener to produce the annuals/ perennials and shrubs needed for use across the City's parks & open spaces.

Therefore, practical experience of glasshouse/ nursery production and plant propagation techniques will be essential. You will also assist the parks team in this Grade II listed park with a wide range of gardening and cleansing duties when required: (planting schemes, shrub pruning, litter picking, emptying bins etc.) 

The role will require weekend working (usually as part of watering rota). The applicant must be able to work well unsupervised or in a team. Good written communication and financial skills are also important aspects of the role. This is a full-time position of 37 hours a week. A full driving license will be an essential part of the post. 

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,989 to £26,824 per annum (pay award pending)

Learning about habitats and ecology, you will work towards a recognised qualification during your apprenticeship. 

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits  a including a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

For an informal chat – please contact Mr Steve Smith Head Ranger  sw.smith@preston.gov.uk    tel: 01772 906281

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,949 per annum

 Preston has invested in the Orkastrate software system to assist in the management of its plots and tenancies. Working as part of the Parks Ranger team, your role is to ensure all allotment sites are managed effectively including those overseen by Allotment associations. To act and direct action to improve the allotment environment, and to build a relationship of mutual trust with allotment holders, allotment associations and other stakeholders.

You will be responsible for preparing the tenancy documents and issuing annual invoices.

 You will work 5 days out of 7 and does involve weekend working. 

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme

For an informal chat about this role please contact Mr Steve Smith- Head Ranger sw.smith@preston.gov.uk  tel 01772 906281

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £28,598 to £29,540 per annum (pay award pending)