At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and keep fit while working.
- Company: Glendale, a leading green space management company with 35 years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71 per hour, enjoy employee discounts, and receive full training.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a well-organised work environment.
- Why this job: Perfect for those who love the outdoors and want a stable, supportive job.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring reliability and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Grounds Maintenance Operative – Blandford Forum, Dorset
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Permanent
Glendale is recruiting Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our teams across Somerset and Dorset. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working outdoors, want physical work that keeps you fit, or are looking for a permanent role with a stable and supportive working environment and career progression.
Role
You will be part of a grounds maintenance team, carrying out essential outdoor works across utility sites, housing, and green spaces. Typical tasks include:
- Grass cutting
- Strimming and edging
- Hedge trimming
- Weed control
- General site tidy‑up and vegetation management
What we’re looking for
- Reliable and punctual
- Happy working outdoors in all weather
- Willing to learn and get stuck in
- Able to follow instructions and work safely
Requirements
No previous grounds maintenance experience is required – training will be provided. A full UK driving licence is required.
What Glendale Provides
- £12.71 per hour DOE
- Full training and PPE
- Safe, well‑organised work
- Support from experienced supervisors
- Employee health cash plan
- Employee discounts (travel, retail, leisure, day out)
- Company sick pay
- Career progression
- Training and development
About Glendale
Glendale is one of the UK's leading green space management companies, with nearly 35 years of experience maintaining parks, estates, and public spaces across the UK.
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