Grounds Worker

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a Grounds Worker to join the Grounds Maintenance Team in Dorset. You will help maintain a wide range of sites, from school grounds to council properties, and support the Team Foreman to ensure a high standard of delivery.

We value teamwork, reliability, and good communications as you will interact with clients and the public. This UK-based role requires a practical, hard-working individual ready to work in all weathers.

Qualifications

• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Team player with leadership ability.
• Organised, self-motivated and hard-working.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Foreman to maintain a high standard of grounds maintenance.
• Engage with clients and members of the public on a daily basis.
• Represent Dorset Council and promote its work.

Job description

About the role

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.

Further Information

For an informal discussion regarding the role, contact Nigel Dibden on 07920 020699 or [e-mail].

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

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