Your newpany
You’ll be working on behalf of a well‑established Housing Association covering the Coalville and wider Leicestershire region. They are known for maintaining high standards in their housing stock and delivering essential improvement work for residents. Due to ongoing projects and increased workload, they are seeking an experienced groundwork operator to join their friendly,mitted estate and maintenance team.
Your new role
As a Groundworks Operative, you’ll be responsible forpleting a range of external works across residential sites. This will include:
1. Ground preparation, digging, trenching and reinstatement
2. Operating Stihl saws, small plant, and hand tools safely and effectively
3. Supporting planned and reactive groundwork repairs
4. Installing edging, kerb, small drainage works and footpath repairs
5. Vegetation clearance and chainsaw‑based works (where qualified)
6. Assisting with van set‑up, safe access, and maintaining clean work areas/ stores in the mornings and returning to the depot.
7. Driving a vehicle to transport materials, waste, and equipment
You’ll work Monday to Friday, 7am–4pm, supporting a teammitted to delivering high‑quality expertise and excellent service to tenants.Pay: PAYE £15- £17 p/hr
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
8. Proven experience as a Groundworks Operative / Grounds Worker
9. Tonne driving licence (essential)
10. Experience using Stihl saws, plant machinery and chainsaws
11. CSCS card – desirable but not essential
12. NPORS or CPCS tickets (advantageous but not required)
13. Basic knowledge of drainage, reinstatement, kerbing or slab work
14. Manual Handling awareness – training can be provided.
15. A strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive, proactive attitude
16. Ability to work safely and follow site procedures
What you'll get in return
17. Apetitive day rate, negotiable based on experience
18. Long‑term, steady work with a respected Housing Association
19. Supportive team environment with opportunities to expand your skills
20. Full working hours Monday–Friday with occasional overtime available
21. The chance to work on meaningful projects supporting localmunities with a great team