Job Details

Groundworker

Job Description

Permanent Position | Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

Are you an experienced Groundworker looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within the social housing sector? We are seeking a skilled and reliable Groundworker to join a busy repairs and maintenance team carrying out external works, repairs, and property improvements across occupied and void social housing properties.

This is a permanent position offering a company van, fuel card, and the opportunity to work for a well-established organisation with consistent work and excellent job security.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Carry out a wide range of external repairs and maintenance works within social housing properties
  • Complete paving, flagging, and pathway repairs
  • Install and repair fencing, gates, posts, and boundary structures
  • Carry out drainage repairs, maintenance, and excavation works
  • Undertake concreting, kerbing, and reinstatement works
  • Repair damaged footpaths, access routes, and communal areas
  • Complete groundwork associated with property refurbishments and improvement programmes
  • Carry out excavation and trenching works as required
  • Install and repair external drainage systems and gullies
  • Undertake minor brickwork, slabbing, and landscaping works
  • Maintain safe and tidy working areas at all times
  • Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
  • Accurately complete job sheets and maintenance records
  • Deliver excellent customer service when working around tenants and residents

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Groundworker within repairs and maintenance
  • Experience working within social housing is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of groundwork and external maintenance activities
  • Ability to carry out fencing, paving, drainage, concreting, and reinstatement works
  • Experience operating small plant and equipment is advantageous
  • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
  • Must possess own basic trade tools
  • Full clean UK driving licence
  • Clean DBS check
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship

Package

  • Permanent contract
  • Competitive salary
  • Company van provided
  • Fuel card provided
  • Paid holiday entitlement

If you are a skilled Groundworker looking for a permanent opportunity within social housing repairs and maintenance, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a professional team delivering high-quality repairs, external maintenance, and property improvement works to local communities.