Landscape Operative

Job Title: Landscape Operative
Location: Ferndown
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: £12.85 per hour

About Us

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

This role is part of the Grounds Maintenance and Landscape Services team. As a Landscape Operative, you will assist the Landscape Construction Foreman in delivering agreed landscape construction programmes while maintaining a high standard, cost-effective, and customer-focused service.

You will play a crucial role in the implementation of landscape construction project plans and collaborate with clients, Council staff, the community, and stakeholders to deliver and represent Dorset Council's services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering landscape construction projects
• Stand in for the Landscape Construction Foreman when required
• Ensure effective and efficient service delivery
• Implement landscape project plans
• Work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Promote and represent Dorset Council and its partners
• Carry out any other comparable duties as required

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work in a physically demanding role outdoors in all weather conditions
• Experience using powered equipment such as chainsaws and disc cutters
• Awareness and understanding of Health & Safety (including risk assessments and PPE use)
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and tow trailers (on and off-road)
• Experience in manual outdoor work and safe tool handling
• Good communication skills and the ability to resolve disputes and handle unexpected issues
• A proactive, team-oriented, and customer-focused approach

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.