The successful applicant should be conscientious, flexible, trustworthy, have good communication skills and show high levels of productivity. 

They must be able to lead a small team in a mature and effective manner. Training will be provided to upgrade driving licences should it be required. Passing the probationary period will be dependent on successful completion of Category C driver training.  The successful candidate must also be available to work Bank Holiday’s and work to ensure rounds are complete.

Hours of work are 7am to 3pm Monday to Thursday, and 7am to 2.30pm Friday

This post carries a market supplement of £1881.96 per annum and our policy on this is attached.

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, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

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

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £26,824 to £28,142 per annum (plus Market Supplement of £1881.96 per annum)

The Parks Service is seeking an Assistant Infrastructure and Landscape Technician to join the service.

Duties include manual landscaping and infrastructure work. The successful applicant will also be required to use power tools and equipment to fulfil the role as well as the use of plant and machinery where required.

You may be required to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (Training will be given if required).

The applicant must be enthusiastic and hard working, willing and able to work well unsupervised or in a team, be a good communicator and have good customer service skills.

The role will require working outdoors in all weather conditions.

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 and a cycle to work scheme.

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

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,989 to £26,824 per annum

**As the Council is a Foundation Living Wage Employer, you will be paid at Foundation Living Wage as a minimum, currently £25,949 per annum pro rata*

Neighbourhood Services are seeking an enthusiastic and committed person to carry out Café assistant duties within the Avenham Park Pavilion Café.

This is an exciting opportunity for a person to join our small team working at the Café in the Pavilion on Preston’s Grade 2* listed Avenham Park. The location is fabulous, and we strive to provide a Café service to match. 

We are looking for someone who is able to provide a welcoming atmosphere to Café customers and offer them the highest standards of customer service and care. You will need to serve customers efficiently with food and drink orders and take payments, preparing basic hot and cold foods and assist in preparation of Café and counters before, during and at the end of service.

You will be required to work a shift pattern that will include working weekends.

Ultimately, your aim will be to make the Café a successful and pleasant place for customers to visit.

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) pro rata, family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

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

Closing Date: 20 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £24,796 to £25,185 per annum pro rata

Are you interested in protecting and improving public health? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Technician to join the Environmental Protection Team.

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: 17 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,989 to £38,220 per annum

Preston City Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, Landscape designer, to join our Parks Development Team (PDT) of experienced Landscape Architects.  As part of the PDT  your role will be to provide professional landscape design support to a variety of the Council’s functions (including design and delivery of landscape projects, open space, play areas, development management and strategic planning); to protect, maintain and enhance landscape and cityscape character, quality and local distinctiveness; and to promote quality spaces across the City. 

Your role will be to facilitate the delivery of key work programmes relating to play areas, skate parks and recreational facilities, to ensure effective community engagement, project management, procurement and delivery and to manage the council’s play areas refurbishment programme.   

An ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential, as is good organisational skills and an ability to manage your own workload and time. This role will see you come into contact with members of the public, partners, contractors & suppliers, planners and councillors, as well as other sections of the council, so excellent communication skills are a must. 

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity, then this is the role for 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 30 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, a cycle to work scheme and access to a healthcare insurance scheme.

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

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £39,152 to £40,777 per annum