Groundworker

18 Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Paid holiday entitlement

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited in Manchester is seeking an experienced Groundworker to join a social housing repairs team on a permanent basis. You will carry out external repairs, paving, drainage, fencing, and groundwork across occupied and void properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship and safety.

Applicants should have proven groundworks experience, a full clean UK driving licence, and excellent customer service skills to work around tenants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Groundworker within repairs and maintenance.
• Experience working within social housing is highly desirable.
• Ability to carry out fencing, paving, drainage, concreting, and reinstatement works.
• Experience operating small plant and equipment is advantageous.

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.

Skills

Groundwork experience

Social housing experience

Communication

Independent work

Education

Full clean UK driving licence

Tools

Small plant operation

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.