Posted 01 August, 2026
Countryside Maintenance & Projects Team Ranger
Peak District National Park
Ashford, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Countryside Maintenance & Projects Team Ranger\n
\nAshford in the Water, Bakewell, UK\n
\n£28,142 to £29,540 pro rata per annum\n
The Role\n
\nThe role presents a rare and exciting opportunity for a capable and motivated individual to join our Countryside Maintenance and Projects Team (CMPT) as a Ranger. The role will take you across the National Park, often working in remote and/or difficult-to-access places, and will demand a range of skills. The team are responsible for general maintenance and repairs across the Authoritys estate, and you will also work with the team on larger projects, particularly involving groundworks to deliver major improvements to our sites.\n
\nWe are seeking to develop our capability to meet the increasing demand for building maintenance across the PDNPA estate, so applicants with experience in either plumbing, construction or building maintenance will be of particular interest to us.\n
\nIn this role, you will be responsible for maintenance and repairs of buildings across the National Park, day-to-day management of some sites, grounds maintenance (mowing, strimming, tree management, etc.), boundary maintenance, repairs to our network of multi-user trails and footpath maintenance. You will also form part of the team working on development projects such as car park resurfacing, footpath resurfacing, minor building and groundwork projects, drainage improvements and a range of other projects associated with National Park Purposes.\n
\nThe post is full-time, working with an experienced team and based at our site in Ashford in the Water, near Bakewell, but will spend most of your time on site across the National Park.\n
About You\n
\nYou will have experience of building maintenance, working on landscape construction projects, grounds maintenance and be adaptable and keen to learn new skills. Experience of operating machinery and plant is advantageous.\n
\nThe ability to manage the health and safety of yourself and others is essential, and experience of completing risk assessments for relevant work is advantageous. The role will often involve working in public areas so the ability to effectively manage that while being able to communicate with members of the public, deal with questions and engage in positive ways is part of the role.\n
About Us\n
\nThe Peak District National Park was the first of Britains 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due to its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.\n
Further Information\n
\nIf you have any questions about the role, please contact HR (email only). No agencies at this time please.\n
Benefits\n
\nWe offer a range of staff benefits, including flexitime, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme (2 years to qualifying period), 26-31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.\n
Our Values\n
\n- Care We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. Its at the heart of everything we do.\n
\n- Enjoy We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.\n
\n- Pioneer We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.\n
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion\n
\nThe Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.\n
\nWe are a Disability Confident employer and have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please select 'Yes' if you wish to be considered under this basis.\n
\nIf you are unable to apply online and require a Word version of the application form, please contact our HR team.\n
\nYou must have the right to work in the UK. We are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested before appointment.\n
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\nAshford in the Water, Bakewell, UK\n
\n£28,142 to £29,540 pro rata per annum\n
The Role\n
\nThe role presents a rare and exciting opportunity for a capable and motivated individual to join our Countryside Maintenance and Projects Team (CMPT) as a Ranger. The role will take you across the National Park, often working in remote and/or difficult-to-access places, and will demand a range of skills. The team are responsible for general maintenance and repairs across the Authoritys estate, and you will also work with the team on larger projects, particularly involving groundworks to deliver major improvements to our sites.\n
\nWe are seeking to develop our capability to meet the increasing demand for building maintenance across the PDNPA estate, so applicants with experience in either plumbing, construction or building maintenance will be of particular interest to us.\n
\nIn this role, you will be responsible for maintenance and repairs of buildings across the National Park, day-to-day management of some sites, grounds maintenance (mowing, strimming, tree management, etc.), boundary maintenance, repairs to our network of multi-user trails and footpath maintenance. You will also form part of the team working on development projects such as car park resurfacing, footpath resurfacing, minor building and groundwork projects, drainage improvements and a range of other projects associated with National Park Purposes.\n
\nThe post is full-time, working with an experienced team and based at our site in Ashford in the Water, near Bakewell, but will spend most of your time on site across the National Park.\n
About You\n
\nYou will have experience of building maintenance, working on landscape construction projects, grounds maintenance and be adaptable and keen to learn new skills. Experience of operating machinery and plant is advantageous.\n
\nThe ability to manage the health and safety of yourself and others is essential, and experience of completing risk assessments for relevant work is advantageous. The role will often involve working in public areas so the ability to effectively manage that while being able to communicate with members of the public, deal with questions and engage in positive ways is part of the role.\n
About Us\n
\nThe Peak District National Park was the first of Britains 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due to its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.\n
Further Information\n
\nIf you have any questions about the role, please contact HR (email only). No agencies at this time please.\n
Benefits\n
\nWe offer a range of staff benefits, including flexitime, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme (2 years to qualifying period), 26-31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.\n
Our Values\n
\n- Care We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. Its at the heart of everything we do.\n
\n- Enjoy We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.\n
\n- Pioneer We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.\n
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion\n
\nThe Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.\n
\nWe are a Disability Confident employer and have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please select 'Yes' if you wish to be considered under this basis.\n
\nIf you are unable to apply online and require a Word version of the application form, please contact our HR team.\n
\nYou must have the right to work in the UK. We are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested before appointment.\n
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