BEACH AND RESORTS OFFICER - 37 HOURS

Job Description & Person Specification > Are you practical, hands-on and take pride in fixing, maintaining and improving outdoor spaces? Do you enjoy working outside, solving problems and delivering visible results every day? Torbay’s Beach Services Team is looking for a Beach and Resorts Officer to help maintain and enhance Torbay’s coastline. This is a varied, active role where no two days are the same, combining customer service, site management and essential hands-on maintenance skills. What makes this role different? We are specifically looking to strengthen our team with someone who can bring practical maintenance expertise, particularly in: • Carpentry work on beach huts, cabins and chalets. • Roof maintenance including re-felting beach huts. • Identifying faults and repairing defects quickly and effectively. • Using tools and materials confidently to keep facilities safe and operational. • These are key skills the team needs right now – so if you enjoy fixing things and seeing the results of your work straight away, this role will suit you perfectly. What you’ll be doing • Carrying out maintenance and repairs across beach huts, chalets and seafront facilities. • Inspecting sites and taking action to resolve issues before they become bigger problems. • Preparing and maintaining beach huts and visitor facilities throughout the season. • Supporting the cleanliness, safety and presentation of Torbay’s beaches. • Working with the operational team and engaging with the public, visitors and tenants. • Helping deliver a safe, welcoming and high-quality environment across Torbay. Working pattern • The role includes regular weekend working during the busy season (1st May to 1st September) as part of a rota, alongside weekday duties. Why join the Beach Services Team? • Work in some of the most scenic locations in Torbay. • Be part of a close-knit, supportive and hardworking team. • Enjoy a role that is active, varied and outdoors. • See the direct impact of your work on the visitor experience. • Play a key role in maintaining the high standards required for English Riviera Beach Standards. • Gain experience across maintenance, operations and customer-facing services. What we’re looking for • Strong practical skills in DIY, carpentry or maintenance work. • Ability to work independently and solve problems on site. • A proactive approach to identifying and fixing defects. • Confidence using hand and power tools. • A flexible team player who can work outdoors in all conditions. • Great communication skills and a commitment to customer service. • If you’re someone who takes pride in keeping things working, enjoys outdoor work and wants to be part of a team that makes a real difference to Torbay’s coastline – we’d love to hear from you. This post meets the requirements of the Public Services Network (PSN) and therefore will require a Basic Criminal Record Check. This will show any unspent convictions and conditional cautions. If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/beach-and-resorts-officer/ For an informal chat please contact Karen Hamlet on 07917236675 or karen.hamlet@torbay.gov.uk. Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 28th September 2026. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.