Groundworker – Social Housing, Permanent (Van & Fuel)

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

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.