General operative Work, Jobs in Taunton Ta1 (with Salaries)

Grounds Operative (Wellington)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Driving
- Travel
- Annual leave
Sales Team Maintenance Operative
Strongvox Homes —Taunton
- £30,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
- Sick pay
Quick apply
4h
School Caretaker
Elementa Support Services —Taunton
- £20 - £24 an hour
- Temporary
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
9d
POAC Administrator
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,272 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Front desk
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Yard Operative
SUEZ —Taunton
- £34,646.84 a year
- Full-time
Manufacturing Operative Yoghurt - Nights (4 on 4 off)
YeoValley —Crewkerne
- £15.32 an hour
- Night shift
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Operative - 152607
Ringway —Taunton
- Monday to Friday
Textiles Operative (Weaver)
Spencer & Bates —Honiton
- £13 - £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic maths
- Organisational skills
- Hand tools
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
13d
Warehouse Operator
Dalkia Facilities —Cullompton
- £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
10d
Chilled Warehouse Operator - Nights (4 on 4 off)
YeoValley —Highbridge
- £14.65 an hour
- Night shift
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Manufacturing Operative Yoghurt Production - Days (4 on 4 off)
YeoValley —Crewkerne
- £14.08 an hour
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Operative (Wastewater - Sewer Monitor Installations) - Day and Night Shifts Available
Lynwood Civil Engineering Ltd —Bridgwater
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Communication skills
Quick apply
5d
Loading Shovel Driver Plant Operative
Valencia Waste Management Limited —Bridgwater
- £20 - £25 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Ganger (Working) - Wastewater - Drainage Groundworks
Lynwood Civil Engineering Ltd —Bridgwater
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Communication skills
Quick apply
5d
Chilled Warehouse Operative - Days (4 on 4 off)
YeoValley —Highbridge
- £13.53 an hour
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Nights Warehouse Operative
InPost UK —Yeovil
- £13.22 an hour
- Night shift
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Maintenance Operative
Voyage Care —Norton Fitzwarren
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Plumbing
HGV Driver & Contract Lift Operative
DJ Transport and Installation Ltd —Yeovil
- £16 - £18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Driving
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Cleaning Operative (Weekend)
Coast 2 Country Cleaning Ltd —Beaminster
- Up to £13 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- English
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
3d
Abattoir Operative
ABP UK —Langport
- Full-time
Quick apply

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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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general operative jobs in taunton ta1

Grounds Operative (Wellington)

Sales Team Maintenance Operative

School Caretaker

POAC Administrator

Yard Operative

Manufacturing Operative Yoghurt - Nights (4 on 4 off)

Operative - 152607

Textiles Operative (Weaver)

Warehouse Operator

Chilled Warehouse Operator - Nights (4 on 4 off)

Manufacturing Operative Yoghurt Production - Days (4 on 4 off)

Operative (Wastewater - Sewer Monitor Installations) - Day and Night Shifts Available

Loading Shovel Driver Plant Operative

Ganger (Working) - Wastewater - Drainage Groundworks

Chilled Warehouse Operative - Days (4 on 4 off)

Nights Warehouse Operative

Maintenance Operative

HGV Driver & Contract Lift Operative

Cleaning Operative (Weekend)

Abattoir Operative

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