Groundsman

📍 Location: Dorchester
💷 Salary: up to £32k DOE
🕒 Full-Time, Permanent

Are you someone who takes pride in creating beautiful, well-kept outdoor spaces? Our client is looking for a dedicated Groundsman to join their Estates & Facilities team and help maintain the stunning grounds that students, staff, and visitors enjoy every day.

What you'll be doing:

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Maintaining lawns, gardens, sports fields, pathways, and outdoor communal areas

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Carrying out grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, planting, weeding, and general horticultural duties

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Preparing and maintaining sports pitches to a high standard

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Assisting with leaf clearance, snow removal, and gritting during winter

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Operating and carrying out basic maintenance on grounds machinery and equipment

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Ensuring the grounds remain tidy, safe, and presentable at all times

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Supporting wider estates tasks when required

What we're looking for:

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Previous experience as a Groundsman, Gardener, or Grounds Maintenance Operative

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Experience working on large estates, school/college grounds, or sports facilities (preferred)

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Confident using grounds maintenance machinery (mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, tractors, etc.)

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A passion for outdoor work, with the ability to work in all weather conditions

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Strong attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach

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A positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team

What's on offer:

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A stable, long-term role in a friendly, supportive environment

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Great work-life balance with regular daytime hours

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Opportunities for training and development

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Access to excellent on-site facilities and staff benefits

If you're enthusiastic about grounds care and want to work in an environment you can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you