Grounds Worker
Dorset Council · Dorchester, South West
Grounds Worker at Dorset Council, based in Dorchester, South West. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Dorchester, South West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 22 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Groundworker
Reference https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/37299/grounds-worker.html
About the role
- Advertising Start Date: - 09 Oct 2026
- Function: - Waste Management & Refuse
- Location: - Dorchester
- Vacancy Type: - Permanent
- Salary Details: - £25,583 - £25,989
- 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.
Reference: https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/37299/grounds-worker.html · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 22 Nov 2026 · Listed via Dorset Council
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