Grounds Maintenance Operative
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Groundskeeper, Lawn Care, Landscaping
Job Title:
Grounds Maintenance Officer
Location:
Dorchester
Contract Type:
Temporary (2 months)
Salary: £13.70 per hour
Hours:
37 hours per week
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Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.
Working alongside the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, you will help deliver a range of scheduled grounds and landscape maintenance tasks across the Dorchester area. This is a hands-on outdoor role suited to someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is committed to excellent public service.
Key Responsibilities- Carry out a variety of grounds maintenance and landscaping duties, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general upkeep of public spaces
- Safely operate tools, machinery, vehicles, and powered equipment
- Follow health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements and risk assessments
- Represent Dorset Council professionally and respond courteously to public enquiries
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake physically demanding tasks
- Support the team with planned and reactive maintenance work as required
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or similar outdoor manual work
- Ability to safely use grounds maintenance tools and powered equipment
- Good understanding of health and safety practices
- Strong team-working skills and a positive, reliable attitude
- Good communication skills and ability to engage professionally with members of the public
- Flexible approach to work and willingness to undertake unplanned tasks when needed
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
Ability to commute/relocate:
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Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2
Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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