Grounds Maintenance Operative

Connect2Dorset; Wareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency in Dorchester is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Officer to support the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader. The role involves carrying out landscaping tasks, operating tools safely, and maintaining high health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in outdoor work, be competent with tools, and possess good communication skills. This position offers a temporary contract with competitive pay and a focus on excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work.
• Competent with tools and machinery.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Willing to work in varying conditions and on unplanned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks.
• Operate tools, vehicles, and powered equipment safely.
• Maintain health and safety standards, including PPE and risk assessments.
• Respond to public queries and represent the Council professionally.
• Work outdoors in all weather and handle physical tasks.

Skills

Experience in grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work

Competent with tools and machinery

Awareness of health and safety practices

Team player with good communication skills

Willing to work in varying conditions and on unplanned tasks

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Officer
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: 13.26 per hour
Hours: 37 per week

About Us

Connect2Dorset provides high-quality temporary staffing for Dorset Council. We are committed to ethical, reliable, and caring service delivery.

About the Role

Supporting the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, you\'ll help deliver scheduled grounds and landscape maintenance work across the area, ensuring high standards and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks.
• Operate tools, vehicles, and powered equipment safely.
• Maintain health and safety standards, including PPE and risk assessments.
• Respond to public queries and represent the Council professionally.
• Work outdoors in all weather and handle physical tasks.

Qualifications & Essential Skills

• Experience in grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work.
• Competent with tools and machinery.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Willing to work in varying conditions and on unplanned tasks.

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.