Permanent Groundworker (Social Housing) - Van & Fuel Card

18 Recruitment Limited; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Paid holiday entitlement

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Groundworker for a permanent role in social housing repairs and external maintenance across occupied and void properties. You will perform paving, fencing, drainage and general groundwork, delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining safe, tidy sites around tenants.

The role offers a permanent contract, company van, fuel card and paid holiday entitlement. Candidates should have proven groundworks experience, a full UK driving licence, a DBS

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Groundworker in repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in social housing is highly desirable.
• Must possess own basic trade tools and a full UK driving licence.
• Clean DBS check and good 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.
• Deliver 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

Groundworking

Social housing experience

Health & safety

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

Small plant operation

Job description

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Groundworker for a permanent role in social housing repairs and external maintenance across occupied and void properties. You will perform paving, fencing, drainage and general groundwork, delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining safe, tidy sites around tenants.

The role offers a permanent contract, company van, fuel card and paid holiday entitlement. Candidates should have proven groundworks experience, a full UK driving licence, a DBS