Groundworker

Salary/Rate:Up to £50000 per annum + + Van & Fuel Card
Job type:Perm
Town/City:South East London
County:London
Sector:Construction/Property
Job ref:82516
Post Date:05.08.26
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Groundworker

Social Housing Reactive Maintenance

South East London (Wandsworth, Croydon, Merton, Bromley, Lambeth & Southwark)

£50,000 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 South East London area.

This is a permanent opportunity for a skilled Groundworker with experience carrying out repairs and maintenance within occupied and void social housing properties.

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, no more than 3 points
  • Willingness to undertake a DBS check - with no unspent criminal convictions

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:

  • £50,000 per annum
  • Company Van & Fuel Card
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Overtime and call out available , payable on top of basic salary
  • 20 Days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday

For more information or to apply, please contact Grace on 07876 444 076

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