Grounds Maintenance Operative
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Officer
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: £13.26 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 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)
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