Job Description
Groundworker
(Social Housing)
* Pay: £27.12 per hour self-employed (CIS) OR £20.42 per hour PAYE.
* Location: RG & GU Postcode areas to be covered.
* ***Van, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, lone working device and all PPE provided***
* Own tools required
* Hours: Mon- Fri 8am to 5pm
* Duration: 3 to 4 months of temping with a permanent offer of employment a possiblity after that.
Reed Recruitment have an exciting opportunity with a reputable social housing provider, for Groundworker to cover the RG postcodes & GU Postcodes.
Working in a social housing environment, you will undertake Groundwork tasks such as:
Fencing
Paving
Concreting
Drainage
Brickwork/Pointing repairs.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Receive, plan and complete job orders on time and to quality
* Use of information systems and information technology
* Undertake essential reinstatement work as necessary to ensure premises are left in a safe secure and weather tight condition
* Ensure that vehicle stocks are maintained and accounted for
* Report any hazards or unsafe practices to your supervisor
* Act in a professional manner always
* Ensure protective clothing and Health and Safety equipment provided is used correctly and when required, in accordance with risk assessments
* Follow agreed procedures when working in occupied properties to ensure resident safety and security
* Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues / clients / customers and work as part of a team
What you will need to succeed
We are looking for someone who believes in working together as part of a team, who shares our client's values and is friendly and positive.The successful candidate will have:
* Experience of reactive repairs within a social housing/residential setting advantageous.
* Have the skills to install, maintain and repair.
* Have excellent communication and customer service skills
The following qualifications or equivalent qualifications are essential.
* At least 5 years relevant time-served experience as a groundworker
* A Full UK Clean Driving License
* Plant Machinery Tickets advantageous although not essential.
* All workers will be subject to a Standard DBS being conducted