Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Officer
Location: Dorchester

Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)

Salary: -13.26 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.

About the Role

Working alongside the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, you will help deliver a range of scheduled grounds and landscape maintenance tasks across the Dorchester area. This is a hands-on outdoor role suited to someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is committed to excellent public service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of grounds maintenance and landscaping duties, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general upkeep of public spaces
• Safely operate tools, machinery, vehicles, and powered equipment
• Follow health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements and risk assessments
• Represent Dorset Council professionally and respond courteously to public enquiries
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake physically demanding tasks
• Support the team with planned and reactive maintenance work as required

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or similar outdoor manual work
• Ability to safely use grounds maintenance tools and powered equipment
• Good understanding of health and safety practices
• Strong team-working skills and a positive, reliable attitude
• Good communication skills and ability to engage professionally with members of the public
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to undertake unplanned tasks when needed
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

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.