Groundworker

Novus Property Solutions Limited; United States; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Training & development

Volunteer day

Job summary

Novus Property Solutions is seeking a Groundworker for site-based work covering Berkshire and Hampshire, with occasional travel to surrounding areas. The role is part of the Responsive Repairs division and involves high-quality groundworks and multi-skilled repairs within social housing tenanted properties.

The position offers stability and a supportive planning team, with a focus on delivering excellent service in homes.

Qualifications

• Social Housing experience is essential.
• Groundworks background.
• Basic multi-trade skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundworks, repairs or replacement as part of a responsive repairs team.
• Support wider team with joinery and plumbing tasks when needed.
• Work in tenanted properties using live job tickets and handheld devices.
• Follow Novus Health & Safety policies and standards.

Skills

Groundworks

Guttering

Landscaping

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Groundworks

Tools

Gutter cleaning tools

Multi-trade tools

Job description

Groundworker

CAPTION:

• Company: Novus Property Solutions
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Stoke on Trent, ST1 5SH
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 20 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Summary

Groundworker

Location: Site based as part of a team covering Berkshire and Hampshire in the main with occasional coverage of surrounding areas. Standard Hours Monday- Friday 39 hours

This is an exciting opportunity for a Groundworker to join Novus Property Solutions, Responsive Repairs division, providing high-quality groundworks and multi-skilled repairs and replacement services within Social Housing tenanted properties

This role will support you, value your skills, give you stability, whilst keeping your work interesting and meaningful.

What's in it for you?

• Stable, long-term work on an ongoing social housing contract on responsive repairs with occasional voids - no chasing work
• Competitive salary, weekly paid
• Work-life balance with standard Monday-Friday hours (39 per week) and organised workloads.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave.
• Company fleet van and fuel card, so no wear and tear on your own vehicle.
• Pension scheme to support your future.
• Tools provided - to support you in carrying out the day to day tasks
• Training and development - relevant to your role if required.
• Supportive planning team who schedule your jobs to reduce travel time and help your day run smoothly.
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000
• Additional benefits, including:
  • Discounted healthcare scheme
  • High street & lifestyle discounts (including Tastecard)
  • One paid volunteering day per year
  • Length of service awards

Most importantly, you'll be working in a role where your work genuinely makes a difference. You'll help people feel safe and comfortable in their own homes, while being part of a respectful, inclusive, and professional team that values doing the job properly.

An outline of your responsibilities and experience

Applications are welcome from experienced candidates that have a Groundworks background. The works include the repairs or replacement of flagging, gutters including gutter cleaning, fencing, landscaping, minor tarmac repairs, minor drainage, void clearances

Basic Multi trade skills including joinery and plumbing advantageous to support the wider team.

Working in tenanted properties on responsive repairs and occasional voids.

Social Housing experience is essential.

Working from job tickets or a handheld device on a daily basis linked to a live shared system.

Trusted to manage your own day and workload effectively

Always delivering an outstanding service to customers with the understanding that you are working in their homes

Following Novus' exemplary Health and Safety policies and standards

NVQ Level 2 in Groundworks advantageous

Candidates will also require Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness and Manual Handling training. Where these certifications have expired, refresher training can be provided by Novus

Full UK driving license is required.

The role will also require a DBS check to be completed

A little bit about us

Novus Property Solutions is an award-winning, family-owned business with over 129 years of experience, delivering property maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit and compliance services across Great Britain. With 700+ colleagues in 19 locations, we combine local expertise with national strength.

We put people and communities first, creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. You don't need to tick every box to apply, if this role sounds right for you, we'd love to hear from you.