Grounds operative Work, Jobs in Taunton, Eng (with Salaries)

Grounds Operative (Wellington)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Travel
- Power tools
- Annual leave
Operational Team Leader
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Taunton
- Up to £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Team management
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
School Caretaker
Elementa Support Services —Taunton
- £20 - £24 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- School
Yard Operative
Huws Gray Group —Wellington
- Employee discount
Yard Operative
Huws Gray —Wellington
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Groundworker/plant operator/Laborer
Swift Groundworks ltd —Martock
- £14 - £20 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Construction experience
- In-person
Quick apply
9d
Ground Worker and Construction Operative
Harry Dale Groundworks LTD —Martock
- £13 - £25 an hour
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
10d
Site Caretaker
The Harbour Schools Partnership —Cullompton
- £16,311 - £28,598 a year
- Weekend availability
- School
Facilities Operative
Bucklers Mead Academy —Yeovil
- £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- School
- Time management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Water Management Operative
Turnbull —Bridgwater
- Maintenance
- Power tools
- Construction experience
13d
Country House Assistant Manager
HF Holidays —Selworthy
- £32,086 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Skilled Operative Groundworker
JN Bentley —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Construction experience
- Paid training
- Referral programme
1d
Landscape Operative
Ground Control —Weston-super-Mare
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Quick apply
12d
Operational Supervisor – Somerset and Dorset
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Yeovil
- Up to £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Production Operative
Gooch & Housego Ilminster & St. Asaph —Ilminster
- Overtime
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Sub-Agent
Kier Group —Bridgwater
- Part-time
- Civil engineering
- Management
- Engineering
- Flexible schedule
18h
Temporary Works Coordinator
Kier Group —Bridgwater
- Temporary
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
18h
Section Engineer
Kier Group —Bridgwater
- Part-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
2d

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Grounds Operative (Wellington)

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time | Fixed term contract
£25,185 - £25,989 a year

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Driving Licence
Landscape maintenance
Hedge trimming
Commercial grounds maintenance
NVQ
Power tools
Hand tools
COSHH compliance

Full job description

Date: 16 Aug 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

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Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 25 August 2026

Salary: Grade 14 ranging from £25,185 to £25,989 per annum

We have 2 positions available:
1 fixed-term contract running until 31 July 2028, offering stability and a clear timeframe
1 permanent position

This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in local communities. As a Grounds Operative, you’ll carry out hands-on outdoor work to maintain and improve public spaces across Somerset. From keeping areas clean and safe to ensuring they remain welcoming and well cared for, your work will have a visible impact on the places people use every day.

By helping to create safe, tidy and enjoyable environments, you’ll play an important role in supporting both residents and visitors, making a positive difference where it truly matters.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box—whether you’re just starting out or ready for a fresh challenge, what matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Summary

The Grounds Operative carries out day‑to‑day grounds and horticultural work across highways, housing areas, cemeteries, parks and landscaped sites. The role supports the delivery of routine and seasonal maintenance to agreed standards.

What you'll do - Key Responsibilities

Carry out grounds and horticultural work such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, weeding and general upkeep
Help maintain highways, verges, housing areas, cemeteries, public spaces and landscaped sites
Clear litter, leaves, graffiti and fly‑posting to help keep areas clean and safe
Use hand tools, powered tools and ride‑on machinery as part of the job (with appropriate training)
Support winter and flood work where needed, including watercourse clearance, snow and ice clearance and sandbagging
Drive and look after company vehicles and trailers (up to 3.5t), carrying out daily checks and reporting faults
Work on housing and grounds contracts, following agreed service standards
Deal politely and professionally with members of the public when required
Report issues such as damage, vandalism or fly‑tipping to supervisors
Complete basic paperwork and electronic records
Carry out other reasonable duties and work flexibly, including occasional work outside normal hours

What We’re Looking For – Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Essential

Competent knowledge to comply with COSHH regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act
Understanding and knowledge of Outlook, Word and Teams, with the ability to learn new systems
Full UK driving licence
A good general standard of education, or equivalent experience
Outdoors manual working and the ability to use hand‑operated equipment appropriate for the role
Ability to evaluate environmental issues
Manual dexterity and physical coordination
Ability to manoeuvre heavy objects such as bagged materials and resources
Ability to adapt working practices to changing circumstances such as weather conditions and volume of pedestrians

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture
Level 2 Certificate of Competency in the safe use of ride‑on lawnmowers
Routine Playground Inspection qualification
Chapter 8 Signing, Lighting and Guarding qualification
Excavator 360 mini digger qualification
PA1 and PA6 Pesticide training
Hiab training

Additional Information

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
A fixed-term contract running until 31 July 2028, offering stability and a clear timeframe
Full-time hours (37 per week) based at The Deane Depot, Westpark, Chelston, Wellington TA21 9AD – with occasional travel across the county
Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your growth
The chance to work in a hands-on, outdoor environment, whatever the weather

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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Grounds Operative (Wellington)

Operational Team Leader

School Caretaker

Yard Operative

Yard Operative

Groundworker/plant operator/Laborer

Ground Worker and Construction Operative

Site Caretaker

Facilities Operative

Water Management Operative

Country House Assistant Manager

Skilled Operative Groundworker

Landscape Operative

Operational Supervisor – Somerset and Dorset

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Temporary Works Coordinator

Section Engineer

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