Groundworker

Wates Smartspace; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

PPE provided

Training & progression

Health & safety focus

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is seeking an experienced Groundworker to operate across social housing properties around Skelmersdale. You will perform concrete flagging, paving, fencing, and light masonry with a proactive, safety-focused approach and strong customer service.

The role requires a Full UK Driving Licence and NVQ Level 2 in Groundworks or related field, with prior domestic or social housing maintenance experience. A company vehicle and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundworks, hard landscaping, or related construction trades.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and relay concrete flagging and paving.
• Carry out light brickwork repairs, repointing, and minor masonry works.
• Renew, repair, and install fencing (closeboard, panel, timber).
• Perform responsive maintenance across social housing properties.
• Ensure all work is safe, efficient, and high quality.
• Keep accurate records and communicate with residents and supervisors.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Independent & team work

Education

NVQ Level 2 Groundworks

Job description

Groundworker

Location: Skelmersdale

WPS is looking for an experienced anddependableGroundworker/Hard Landscaperto join our growing team. Working across social housing properties in and around Skelmersdale, you will play a key role in deliveringhigh-qualitymaintenance, repair, andimprovementworks that make a real difference to localcommunities.

This is a hands-on position suited to someonewithstrong groundworks experience, aproactiveattitude, and acommitmentto delivering excellent workmanship and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and relay concrete flagging and paving.
• Carry out light brickwork repairs, repointing, and minor masonry works.
• Renew, repair, and install closeboard, panel, and timber fencing.
• Complete responsive maintenance and repair works across occupied and void social housing properties.
• Ensure allworkis completed safely,efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate records andcommunicateeffectivelywithresidents, colleagues, andsupervisors.

What We're Looking For

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• NVQ Level 2 in Groundworks, Hard Landscaping, or a related construction trade (orequivalentexperience).
• Proven experience working within domestic,residential, or social housing maintenanceenvironments.
• Ability toworkindependentlyusing your owninitiative, as well ascollaborativelywithin a team.
• Strongproblem-solvingskills and attention to detail.
• Acommitmentto deliveringhigh-qualityworkand excellent customer service.

What We Offer

• Competitivesalary,dependenton experience.
• Company vehicle and fuel card for business use.
• Ongoing training,development, and career progressionopportunities.
• Stable, long-termworkwithin areputableand growing business.
• Supportiveteam culturewitha strong focus on health, safety, and quality.
• Company-providedPPE andnecessaryequipment.

Join WPS

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicantswithcriminal convictions will be assessedindividually, and we assure you that we do notdiscriminatebased on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses.Additionally, certain roles may be subject toadditionalpre-employment checks.

Our commitments:

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]