Groundworker
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Job role: Groundworker (Social Housing)
Location: Hastings (Covering Hastings, Bexhill, Pevensey Bay, Penhurst, Battle, Brede and Rye)
Salary: £38,000 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card
Permanent Position
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworker to join a well-established social housing contractor covering the Hastings area.
This is a permanent opportunity for a skilled Groundworker with experience carrying out repairs and maintenance within occupied and void social housing properties. Due to the location of the works, candidates must live within approximately 10-15 miles of Hastings town centre.
The role offers a varied workload across reactive and planned maintenance, undertaking a range of external repairs and groundworks to residential properties and communal areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carrying out a variety of groundworks and external repairs
- Fencing repairs and replacements
- Paving, slab laying and pathway repairs
- Concrete repairs and reinstatement works
- Drainage repairs and maintenance
- Brickwork and minor masonry repairs
- Working on both occupied and void social housing properties
- Accurately updating jobs and completing reports using a PDA system
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Groundworker within the social housing, maintenance or construction sector
- Experience working in occupied and void properties
- Strong knowledge of fencing, paving, drainage and general external maintenance works
- Previous experience using a PDA or handheld device to manage workloads
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Must live within 10-15 miles of Hastings town centre due to the location of the works
In return, you'll be joining a reputable contractor that offers long-term stability, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work as part of an established maintenance team.
Package:
- £38,000 per annum
- Company Van & Fuel Card
- Permanent, full-time position
- 40-hour working week
For more information or to apply, please contact Sommer on 07502 427533.
