Ground Worker(Internal)

Axis CLC Group; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

23 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee

Long-service awards

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is seeking an experienced Groundworker to join its team across Merseyside and surrounding areas. This hands-on role focuses on external works including fencing, gates, flagging and brickwork pointing, delivering repairs and maintenance on residential properties.

You will work both independently and as part of a wider team, ensuring safety, quality and customer service standards. A valid UK driving licence and DBS check are required, with ongoing training and progression

Qualifications

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 minimum in a relevant construction trade.
• Experience in fencing, flagging, gate repairs and brickwork pointing.
• Experience working in residential properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out external fencing repairs and replacement works to residential properties.
• Install, repair and replace gates and associated external structures.
• Complete flagging and paving repairs to paths and external areas.
• Carry out pointing and minor brickwork repairs.
• Complete external maintenance works to communal and residential properties.
• Diagnose defects and carry out effective repairs to a high standard.
• Maintain safe and tidy working areas throughout each job.
• Use PDA and mobile technology to record and update work orders accurately.

Skills

Groundwork

External maintenance

Fencing

Flagging

Gate repairs

Brickwork pointing

PDA use

Residential properties

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2

Job description

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported.

The Role

As a Groundworker, you will support our long-term partnership with one of the UK's largest and most respected housing providers, delivering reactive repairs and maintenance across Merseyside and the surrounding areas. This is a hands-on role focused on external works including fencing, flagging, gate repairs and replacement, as well as pointing to brickwork. You will work across residential properties, helping to maintain safe, functional and well-presented homes and external areas.

What You’ll Deliver

• Carry out external fencing repairs and replacement works to residential properties
• Install, repair and replace gates and associated external structures
• Complete flagging and paving repairs to paths and external areas
• Carry out pointing and minor repairs to brickwork where required
• Complete external maintenance works to communal and residential properties
• Diagnose defects and carry out effective repairs to a high standard
• Maintain safe and tidy working areas throughout each job
• Use PDA and mobile technology to record and update work orders accurately
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team
• Ensure all work meets required safety, quality and customer service standards

About You

You will be an experienced Groundworker with strong practical experience in external maintenance and repair works. You will have experience carrying out fencing, flagging, gate repairs and brickwork pointing, with a professional and customer-focused approach when working in residential properties.

• Strong experience in groundwork and external maintenance works
• Experience in fencing, flagging, gate repairs and replacement
• Experience carrying out pointing and minor brickwork repairs
• Ability to diagnose defects and complete effective repairs
• Experience working in residential or tenanted properties
• Familiarity with PDA or mobile technology
• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 minimum in a relevant construction trade
• Full, clean and valid UK driving licence
• DBS check, or willingness to undertake
• Eligible to work in the UK with proof required
• Professional and customer-focused approach

Physical Requirements

This role involves practical, hands-on work and requires a good level of mobility and manual dexterity. You may at times be required to work at height, in confined spaces or on uneven ground, and to use a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.

What We Offer

• Up to £31,000 depending upon experience
• Company van and fuel card for work purposes
• 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee
• Long-service awards at key milestones
• Perkbox – discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing
• 1 paid volunteer day each year
• Ongoing training, support and progression, Axis promotes from within

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You'll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.