Job Description
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.
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