Groundworker
- by Build Recruitment Limited
- Location Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK
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Salary
£32,000 - £36,000 / year
10 hours ago
Job Description:
Location: Bedfordshire (Covering Luton, Bedford & Milton Keynes)
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworker to join the repairs and maintenance team working on behalf of bpha, one of the region's leading housing associations.
Covering Luton, Bedford, and Milton Keynes, you'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of external repairs and groundwork maintenance across occupied and void social housing properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing team offering a competitive salary, company van, fuel card, and long-term career prospects.
Key Responsibilities- Carry out a variety of groundwork repairs and maintenance to social housing properties.
- Repair and reinstate footpaths, driveways, paving slabs, and concrete surfaces.
- Complete fencing repairs and installations.
- Carry out drainage repairs and unblock external drainage systems.
- Install and repair kerbs, edgings, and hard landscaping.
- Undertake brickwork repairs, pointing, and small masonry works.
- Excavate and reinstate ground following repair works.
- Complete tarmac, concrete, and slab repairs.
- Repair boundary walls, steps, and external structures.
- Work on external communal areas, pathways, and estate maintenance projects.
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
- Accurately complete job sheets using handheld devices.
- Deliver excellent customer service when working within occupied properties.
- Previous experience as a Groundworker within social housing, property maintenance, or construction.
- Experience carrying out external repairs and reinstatement works.
- Good knowledge of paving, drainage, fencing, brickwork, and concrete repairs.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
- £32,000 - £36,000 per annum
- Permanent, full-time position
- Company van & fuel card
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Opportunity to work for bpha, a respected housing association
- Stable workload with long-term career opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive team environment
If you're an experienced Groundworker looking to build your career within the social housing sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Public Sector & Services