Grounds Worker

Belmont Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Grounds Worker for a temporary contract in London. This role involves the execution of installations, repairs, and maintenance within housing. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in multiple trades. A van and fuel card are provided for commuting. The salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Possess relevant City And Guilds qualifications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of building and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain building features.
• Complete repair work to a professional standard.
• Perform various multi-skilled repair activities.

Skills

City And Guilds plumbing NVQ 2 or equivalent

City and Guild Carpentry NVQ 3 or equivalent

Understanding of maintenance and refurbishment contracts

Job description

Overview

Southwark Council is offering an initial temporary contract for 3-6 months with a view to extension or permanent position for the right candidate. Rate negotiable dependent upon experience.

Role

The role is Grounds Worker; location code SE156TH. The right candidate will be part of a busy communal repairs team working on building and external repairs across the borough. A van and fuel card are provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge, understanding and execution of installation, repairs and maintenance, inspection of equipment of operational buildings, features and fittings within housing managed stock and infrastructure.
• Be responsible for completing a range of repair & maintenance work to a professional standard and highly productive level, acting with minimum supervision and a large degree of self-management.
• Carry out to the highest standard all aspects of repair/renewal work to items in various trades such as ground works, carpentry, plumbing, glazing and finishing trades (painting & decorating, plastering / tiling). Undertake a broad range of multi-skilled repair activities to provide a comprehensive repair service.
• Maintain a level of knowledge and skill necessary to effectively perform the duties of the post and comply with any appropriate standards of continuing professional development.

Requirements

• City And Guilds plumbing NVQ 2 or equivalent, or City and Guild Carpentry NVQ 3 or equivalent.
• Understanding of issues around the delivery of maintenance and refurbishment contracts in relation to a housing repairs environment.

How to apply

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed).

Referral

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Note

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.