Groundworker

18 Recruitment Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Paid holiday entitlement

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Groundworker for a permanent role within the social housing repairs and maintenance team. You will carry out external works across occupied and void properties, including paving, fencing, drainage, and reinstatement tasks with a strong emphasis on quality workmanship and safety.

This role offers a company van, fuel card, paid holiday entitlement, and long-term stability with a well-established employer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Groundworker in 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.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

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

Independent worker

Full driving licence

Customer service

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