13 May 2026
ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL IS SEEKING a Seasonal Neighbourhood Services Operative who will work alongside the permanent Neighbourhood Services Officer (NSO) to deliver Ashington Town Council’s neighbourhood services programme during the high-season period from June to October. The post exists because the Council’s programme during this period — particularly the sustainable bed maintenance across six wards, the seasonal planters and hanging baskets programme, and grounds maintenance — cannot be delivered within the permanent NSO’s working week alone.
This is a full-time, fixed term role from June to October, LC1 (SCP6), paying above the living wage rate of pay at £13.47/hour.
Ashington Town Council has responsibility for of all matters relating to the provision of bus shelters in the town.
The Town Council's Neighbourhood Services Officer regularly inspects the bus shelters in the town and carries out repairs and maintenance using Ashington based businesses where possible.
The Town Council has a programme of replacing ageing shelters which are beyond repair as well as providing shelters at new locations.
Requests for new or replacement shelters are being met in order of priority. Please note that presently it is taking longer than expected to replace glazed panels, but rest assured this is in hand.
To make a request for a new shelter, or to report damage to a shelter, please Contact Us.
13 May 2026
ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL IS SEEKING a Seasonal Neighbourhood Services Operative who will work alongside the permanent Neighbourhood Services Officer (NSO) to deliver Ashington Town Council’s neighbourhood services programme during the high-season period from June to October. The post exists because the Council’s programme during this period — particularly the sustainable bed maintenance across six wards, the seasonal planters and hanging baskets programme, and grounds maintenance — cannot be delivered within the permanent NSO’s working week alone.
This is a full-time, fixed term role from June to October, LC1 (SCP6), paying above the living wage rate of pay at £13.47/hour.
13 May 2026
ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL IS SEEKING a Seasonal Neighbourhood Services...
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