Grounds Worker

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a Grounds Worker to join the Grounds Maintenance team. You will assist the Team Foreman to maintain a high standard of grounds across diverse sites, and contribute to cost-effective delivery.

A good team player, self-motivated and well organised, with strong communication and presentation skills, is essential as you interact with clients and the public daily.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in all weathers and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and presentation skills when engaging with clients and the public.
• Able to lead staff, be self-motivated, organised and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Foreman to maintain a high standard of grounds.
• Represent Dorset Council and promote its work across sites.
• Engage with clients and the public on a daily basis and ensure a cost-effective service.

Skills

Team player

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

If you like to work outdoors, and are happy to work in all weathers, this Grounds Worker role, may be the job for you!

The Grounds Maintenance Team carry out maintenance works across a huge range of sites across Dorset, ranging from school grounds, care homes and libraries to Dorset Council's own properties as well as Town and Parish Council's. We offer an in-house service to the Council, providing a year-round grounds maintenance service and a quick response solution to issues and requirements that arise across the whole of Dorset.

You would be working as part of a team, assisting your Team Foreman to maintain a high standard, cost effective delivery. Being a good team player is therefore essential, with an ability to lead staff, be self-motivated, organised and hard working.

Good communication and presentation skills are also required as you will be engaging with our clients on a daily basis as well as members of the public from time to time.

As a member of the Grounds Maintenance team you will be representing the service, promoting its work and be an advocate for Dorset Council and its partners.