Groundworker

18 Recruitment Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid holiday entitlement

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Groundworker for a permanent role supporting social housing repairs and maintenance. You will work across occupied and void properties, carrying out external works and improvements with a focus on quality and safety.

The position offers a company van and fuel card, paid holiday entitlement, and stable career opportunities within a well-established housing repairs team.

Qualifications

• Groundworker with proven repairs/maintenance experience.
• Social housing experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in fencing, paving, drainage, concreting and reinstatement works.
• Own basic tools and full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out external repairs and maintenance across 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.
• Undertake groundwork for refurbishments and improvement programmes.
• Deliver work to high standards within agreed timescales.
• Accurately complete job sheets and maintenance records.

Skills

Groundwork

Social housing experience

Independent worker

Customer service

Tools

Small plant equipment

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.