Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Officer
Location: Dorchester

Contract Type: Temporary (2 months)

Salary: £13.70 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week

Connect2Dorset 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.

About the Role

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 requiredEssential Skills & Requirements

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:

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

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