Grounds Maintenance Specialist – Outdoor Care & Tools

Amey Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Training opportunities

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Discount portal

Social impact days

Family-friendly policies

Affinity networks

Job summary

Amey Ltd. is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Dorchester to support the NRS Winfrith site. The role covers grass cutting, strimming, herbicide application, watercourse clearance, and maintenance of tools and equipment.

You will operate light plant and wheeled tractors, maintain records, and assist with waste disposal. A full driving licence and safety certifications are required; full-time hours are 37 per week.

Qualifications

• Must have full driving licence.
• Experience in gardening/commercial grounds maintenance.
• Experience operating light plant and wheeled tractors.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
• CS30/CS31 and CS34 wind blown trees certification.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting using ride on and pedestrian mowers.
• Strimming and hedge maintenance.
• Herbicide application as required.
• Clearing water courses and maintaining drainage.
• Operate light plant and power tools.
• Maintenance and repair of perimeter track and shrub beds.
• Assist client with waste disposal and records.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and safe.

Skills

Driving licence

Gardening knowledge/experience

Health and Safety understanding

Operating light plant and equipment

Tools

Light plant and equipment

Wheeled tractors

CS30/CS31

CS34

Job description

Amey Ltd. is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Dorchester to support the NRS Winfrith site. The role covers grass cutting, strimming, herbicide application, watercourse clearance, and maintenance of tools and equipment.

You will operate light plant and wheeled tractors, maintain records, and assist with waste disposal. A full driving licence and safety certifications are required; full-time hours are 37 per week.