Groundworker

Ian Williams; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform and PPE provided

PDA provided

Paid holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Free legal and financial advice

Counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Job summary

Ian Williams is seeking a skilled Groundworker to join the Response team in the Peterborough area, carrying out reactive repairs and putting customers at the centre of everything we do. You will work in domestic settings with a focus on safety, quality workmanship, and strong customer service.

We offer a competitive salary of £35,530 for a 39-hour week plus on-target earnings up to £39,586 with bonus, overtime and callout.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade; domestic or social housing experience desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Health & safety first – safety is central to every aspect of the role.
• External domestic groundworks, specialising in brickwork (laying flagstones, pointing, and small concrete areas).
• Customer focused – work in domestic environments, engaging with residents and team.
• Problem solving – apply fault finding skills in domestic settings to resolve issues.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Our business is growing, and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We’re looking for a skilled Groundworkerto join our Response team, based inthe Peterborougharea, carrying out reactive repairs. Putting our customers at the centre of everything we do, you’ll make a meaningful and lasting impact through every repair.

At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job! we provide a secure, supportive environment where you’re fairly rewarded and can truly belong.

At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job:

• Competitive basic salaryof £35,530 for a 39 hour working week
• On target earningsup to £39,586with bonus, overtime and callout
• Company vanand fuel card
• Uniform and PPE provided,plus a PDA to manage your work effectively
• Paid holidays, pension contributions and life insurance
• Free legal and financial advice,plus free counselling viaLighthouse Charity

The Groundworker role:

• Health & Safety first -We're committed to keeping you safe, happy, and supported. Safety is central to every aspect of this role, for you, us, and our customers.
• External domestic groundworks- specialising in Brickwork,including laying flagstones,brickwork pointing, and small concrete areas.
• Customer focused -Enjoy working in domestic environments, engaging with residents and collaborating with your team.
• Problem solving -Apply fault finding skills in domestic settings to resolve issues effectively.

What you will bring as a Groundworker:

You will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade, ideally with experience in domestic or social housing environments, desirable, but not essential.

With a genuine passion for improving people’s homes, you bring strong customer service skills and enjoy working with others. A full UK driving licence is required.

Life at Ian Williams

Working atIan Williams means stability,safetyand the chance togo further with us. Ouremployeesbenefitfromlong-termsecured work,due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.

We strive to createa strong safety culture,recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award,which gives us a stay culture.

Our Trades community hasan average length of service of 4.5 years.You’llbe joiningacompany where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, andwe’llsupport your development both on and off the tools.We are proud ourTradespeoplehave grown into Business and General Managers.Don’tapply for a job, apply for a career!