Our client is a leading property services and maintenance specialist, delivering responsive repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishment projects and void property services across the UK. With over 110 years of combined industry experience, a nationwide network of offices and a highly skilled workforce, they support housing associations, local authorities and public sector organisations in maintaining safe, compliant and well-maintained homes and communities.
Committed to quality, customer service and operational excellence, they pride themselves on delivering reliable maintenance solutions that enhance the living environment for residents while meeting the highest standards of safety and workmanship.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Groundworker to join our long-standing partnership with one of the UK's largest housing providers. Covering northwest England, you will carry out a variety of external repairs and maintenance works to residential properties, ensuring high standards of workmanship, safety and customer service.
The role will primarily involve fencing repairs and installations, gate repairs and replacements, flagging and paving works, and pointing to brickwork.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out fencing repairs, maintenance and replacement works.
- Install, repair and replace gates and associated external structures.
- Complete flagging, paving and pathway repairs.
- Undertake pointing and minor brickwork repairs as required.
- Deliver external maintenance works to domestic and communal properties.
- Diagnose defects and complete repairs efficiently and to a high standard.
- Maintain safe, clean and organised work areas at all times.
- Accurately update work orders using PDA and mobile technology.
- Work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team.
- Ensure all work complies with health and safety, quality and customer service standards.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in groundwork and external maintenance within occupied residential environments. You will take pride in delivering quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance and external repair works.
- Skilled in fencing, flagging, gate installation and repairs.
- Experience carrying out pointing and minor brickwork repairs.
- Ability to identify defects and implement effective repair solutions.
- Experience working within social housing, residential or tenanted properties.
- Competent using PDA systems and mobile technology.
- NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds qualification in a relevant construction trade.
- Full UK driving licence.
- DBS check or willingness to undergo one.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Strong customer service skills and a professional approach.
Benefits:
- Company van and fuel card for work purposes
- 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
- Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee
- Long-service awards at key milestones
- Perkbox – discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing
- 1 paid volunteer day each year
- Ongoing training, support and progression.
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding role requiring a good level of fitness, mobility and manual dexterity. You may be required to work at height, in confined spaces, on uneven ground and use a variety of hand and power tools safely.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
For more information contact Danielle Lock at Magenta International.