Team Leader & Grounds Maintenance Operatives – Dorchester

UK Landscapes Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Team Leaders and Grounds Maintenance Operatives for a dynamic role in Dorchester. This position offers the opportunity to manage a small team while working across various commercial properties, ensuring high-quality grounds maintenance and customer satisfaction. With a strong commitment to employee development, the company provides full PPE, tools, and equipment. Join a rewarding environment where your hard work is recognized and valued. If you have a passion for landscaping and team leadership, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Full PPE Provided

Tools and Equipment Provided

Training and Development Opportunities

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a small team and working independently.
• Must have commercial grounds maintenance or landscaping experience.

Responsibilities

• Mobile work on various multi-site commercial properties.
• Regular maintenance and customer service interaction.

Skills

Team Management

Independent Working

Commercial Grounds Maintenance

Hand-held Power Tools Usage

Customer Service

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Petrol Mowers

Strimmers

Hedge Cutters

Job description

Salary: Up to 40K
Region: Dorchester
Closing Date: 31/08/2025

Team Leader & Grounds Maintenance Operative/s

Are you looking for a new challenge? Have you been overlooked for a promotion? Have you had broken promises by your employer or previous employers? If so, read on.

We require Team Leaders & mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative/s within the Dorchester and surrounding areas. This is a mobile role, and pick up/drop off can be arranged depending on your location.

Requirements

1. Experience of managing a small team
2. Working independently or within a small team
3. Must have commercial grounds maintenance or landscaping experience
4. Experience of using hand-held power tools, such as petrol mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, etc.
5. A valid driver's license is essential

Job Responsibilities

1. Mobile round working on various multi-site commercial properties such as retail parks, supermarkets, offices, schools & colleges, parks, and open spaces
2. Regular visits carrying out planned maintenance or reactive work on sites
3. Working within a small team
4. Customer service interaction is essential to ensure the client is happy with the works carried out
5. Vehicle checks

Company Overview

A well-established grounds maintenance organization with a strong nationwide presence within the UK, offering training and development and rewarding hard work for our staff. We promote a good working environment for our people. Full PPE, tools, and equipment are all supplied.

Permanent positions and other opportunities are available for the right candidates.

Compensation: £30k-£40k based on a 48-hour per week pay through an annualized hours program. Overtime may be available at a premium rate but is not guaranteed.

UK Landscapes Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer with no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. Applications are welcome from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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Make an Enquiry

For further information about any of our projects or if you would just like to make a general enquiry, please contact us at the following:

UK Landscapes Ltd. No 10 Holly House Estate,
Middlewich Road, Cranage, Cheshire, CW10 9LT

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VAT No - GB 701 2720 88