Groundworker

Ian Williams; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Uniform and PPE provided

Paid holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Free legal and financial advice

Counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Job summary

Ian Williams is seeking a Groundworker in the Peterborough area to join the Response team and carry out reactive repairs, putting customers at the centre of everything we do.

You will work in domestic environments, focusing on brickwork and small concrete areas, with an emphasis on safety and customer service. A full UK driving licence is required and rewards include a secure, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade, ideally with domestic or social housing experience.
• Strong customer service skills and willingness to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform external domestic groundworks, including brickwork, flagstones, brickwork pointing and small concrete areas.
• Engage with residents and collaborate with the team to deliver repairs.
• Apply fault-finding skills to resolve issues in domestic settings.
• MaintainHealth & Safety standards as a priority in all tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade

Job description

Our business is growing, and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We’re looking for a skilled Groundworker to join our Response team, based in the Peterborough area, 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 salary of £35,530 for a 39 hour working week
• On target earnings up to £39,586 with bonus, overtime and callout
• Company van and 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 via Lighthouse 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 at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.

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

Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers.