Groundworks Multi-trader

Waltham Forest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltham Forest is seeking an experienced Groundworks Multi-Trader to join a leading Facilities Management team, covering a portfolio of supermarkets and retail petrol stations in and around Greater London. You will carry out a range of groundworks, hard landscaping and external fabric repairs across multiple sites, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

The role is mobile across sites, requires a full UK driving licence, GCSEs or equivalent, and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Groundworks and external repair skills.
• GCSEs or equivalent basic education.
• Full UK driving licence.
• PC/iPad literate and health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled PPM and reactive maintenance across multiple sites.
• Carry out groundworks and hard landscaping repairs (drains, paving, fencing).
• Repair external areas: walkways, kerbs, forecourts.
• Perform general fabric repairs: joinery, painting, tiling.
• Basic plumbing: sinks, taps, leaks, toilets.
• Support minor HVAC tasks: filter cleaning.
• Maintain drainage systems and ensure safety compliance.
• Close jobs in Mercury CMMS and order materials.
• Work independently across multiple sites and elevate issues when needed.

Skills

Groundworks

Health & Safety

Multi-site work

Driving licence

PC/iPad literate

Education

GCSEs

NVQ/City & Guilds

Tools

Mercury CMMS

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Groundworks Multi-Trader to join one of the UK's leading Facilities Management providers, working across a portfolio of supermarkets and retail petrol filling stations. As a Groundworks Multi-Trader, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks, with a strong focus on groundworks, hard landscaping and external fabric repairs across multiple sites. This is a mobile role, covering several sites within the local region, ensuring all locations remain safe, compliant and fully operational.,

• Deliver scheduled PPM and reactive maintenance across allocated sites in line with service level agreements (SLAs)
• Carry out groundworks and hard landscaping repairs including channel drain repairs, manhole replacement, slab laying, block paving, minor brickwork repairs, kerb repairs, tarmac repairs concreting and fencing
• Repair and maintain external site areas including walkways, paving, kerbs and forecourt surfaces
• Perform general building fabric repairs such as minor joinery, painting and small flooring repairs (tiling and vinyl)
• Carry out basic plumbing maintenance including sinks, taps, leaks, toilets and minor sanitary repairs
• Support minor HVAC maintenance tasks such as filter cleaning
• Maintain surface and foul water drainage systems where required
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with Health & Safety regulations
• Build strong working relationships with site teams and colleagues
• Respond promptly to service requests and prioritise tasks effectively
• Order and collect materials required for repair works
• Maintain accurate records and close jobs using the Mercury maintenance management platform
• Identify issues beyond repair, carry out site surveys and elevate findings with recommendations
• Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance team to maintain high site standards
• Full UK driving licence
• GCSEs or equivalent basic education
• PC / iPad literate
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices
• Proven ability to carry out groundworks and external repair tasks to a high standard
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites

Desirable

• NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in a relevant trade
• Multi-trade maintenance background
• Groundworks experience including:
• Channel drain replacement
• Manhole replacement
• Modular paving
• Concreting
• Tarmac repairs
• Fencing
• Previous experience within Facilities Management, retail or public sector environments
• Company vehicle, fuel card and tools provided
• 25 days holiday + banks (33 total)
• Private pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Employee retail discounts