Grounds Worker

7 days ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

You’ll be part of a friendly team that takes real pride in keeping Dorset looking its best. Working outdoors across some of the county’s most valued spaces, you’ll help maintain everything from school grounds to care homes and parks. You’ll have the security of working for Dorset Council, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and the satisfaction of seeing the results of your hard work every day.

**What you’ll be doing**
You’ll join our Grounds Maintenance team, helping to look after over 550 sites across Dorset. Your day-to-day work will include grass cutting, maintaining hedges and shrub beds, marking out sports pitches, and responding quickly to issues that arise. You’ll work closely with your Team Leader to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service that keeps our spaces safe and attractive for everyone to enjoy.

**About you**
- you’ll be physically fit, enthusiastic and enjoy working outdoors in all weathers
- you’ll be a team player who’s also able to use your own initiative and work hard to get the job done
- you’ll have good communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging with clients and members of the public
- you’ll take pride in representing Dorset Council and promoting the value of our work

This is a chance to join a service that not only keeps Dorset’s environment looking great but plays a key role in supporting economic growth, community wellbeing and managing public spaces for everyone’s benefit. If you’re looking for a practical, hands-on role where you can make a visible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nigel Dibden on 07920 020699.



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