Grounds maintenance & landscaping occupations Work, Jobs in Ilminster, Som (with Salaries)

Grounds Operative (Wellington)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Driving
- Travel
- Annual leave
Maintenance & Grounds Assistant
Highlands End Holiday Park —Bridport
- From £13 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
12d
Assistant Gardener
National Trust —Montacute
- £13.25 an hour
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Homes 2 Outstanding Ltd —Taunton
- From £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Free parking
Quick apply
Soft landscaper
Axcess Groundworks sw ltd —Cullompton
- £13.40 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
5d
Greenkeeper - Full Time
Lyme Regis Golf Club —Lyme Regis
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Grounds Maintenance Operative
BRC Jobs —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Hand tools
Quick apply
Gardener
Billy's Gardening —Sidmouth
- £13 - £18 an hour
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Team Leader – Grounds Maintenance, Taunton
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Taunton
- Up to £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Winter Maintenance Driver (Fixed Term)
Kier Group —Yeovil
- £18.04 - £23.52 an hour
- Weekend availability
Contract Supervisor
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Yeovil
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Contracts
- IT
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Site Maintenance Assistant
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,760 - £27,467 a year
- Full-time
- Power tools
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Part-time Experienced Gardener
Abbotsbury Tourism Ltd —Abbotsbury
- £20,766 - £22,363 a year
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Irrigation Installation Engineers
OCMIS —Martock
- Maintenance
- Driving
Highways Tractor Driver
M Group —Honiton
- Overtime
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Gardener (Horticulturist)
P.G.Holt Landscaping —Yeovil
- £26,437 - £31,200 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
Quick apply
Experienced Skilled Hard landscaper
West Hill Garden & Landscaping Services LTD —Wells
- £33,000 - £35,500 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Landscape Gardener
Newburys garden services —Dorchester
- £14 an hour
- Full-time
Quick apply
Team Leader/Experienced Climber
RFP Tree and Landscape Services Ltd —Hornblotton
- £29,000 - £36,000 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
Estate Manager/Gardener - West Hill
Blue Cedar Homes Management Company Ltd —Ottery Saint Mary
- £15.02 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Annual leave
Quick apply
1d

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Grounds Operative (Wellington)

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

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

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Microsoft Outlook
Driving
NVQ
Environmental issues

Full job description

Date: 18 Jul 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

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Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 23 July 2026

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

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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Contract Supervisor

Site Maintenance Assistant

Part-time Experienced Gardener

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Landscape Gardener

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