Groundworker

18 Recruitment Limited; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Groundworker for a permanent role in the social housing repairs and maintenance team. Work involves external groundworks within occupied and void properties, with a focus on quality, safety, and tenant service.

The position is permanent with long-term stability. A company van and fuel card are provided, and a full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Groundworker with social housing repairs experience.
• Experience working in occupied and void properties.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• DBS check okay for role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out paving, flagging and pathway repairs.
• Install and repair kerbs, edgings and concrete work.
• Complete fencing and gate repairs.
• Undertake drainage repairs and unblocking works.
• Carry out minor brickwork and external maintenance repairs.
• Reinstate excavations and tidy surrounding areas.
• Repair driveways, footpaths and communal areas.
• Work safely within occupied residential environments.
• Use a PDA/mobile device to receive, update and close work orders.
• Deliver excellent customer service to tenants and residents.

Skills

Groundwork experience

Social housing

Independent worker

Communication skills

DBS check

Driving licence

Tools

PDA systems

Mobile job management

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Groundworker to join a busy Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance team.

This is a permanent position and is ideal for someone looking for long‑term, stable employment. Please do not apply if you are seeking self‑employed, subcontractor, or temporary work.

• Permanent employment with long‑term stability
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided

Requirements

You must be experienced in carrying out groundworks and external repairs within occupied and void social housing properties, working independently to complete jobs safely and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Carry out paving, flagging, and pathway repairs
• Install and repair kerbs, edgings, and concrete works
• Complete fencing and gate repairs
• Undertake drainage repairs and unblocking works
• Carry out minor brickwork and external maintenance repairs
• Reinstate excavations and make good surrounding areas
• Repair and maintain driveways, footpaths, and communal areas
• Work safely within occupied residential environments
• Use a PDA/mobile device to receive, update, and close work orders
• Deliver excellent customer service when working around tenants and residents

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Groundworker within Social Housing, Repairs & Maintenance, or Property Maintenance
• Experience working in occupied and void properties
• Skilled in hard landscaping, drainage, concreting, fencing, and general external repairs
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Experience using PDA systems or mobile job management applications
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Must be able to pass a background check / DBS check