Groundworker Manchester, Greater Manchester £34,125.17 per annum Permanent, Full Time (39 hours per week) Closing date: 9th June 2026 Interview dates: 15th June 2026 Interview location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community. This role will help us to do this by providing professional groundworks services, delivering an excellent customer experience and adhering to current regulations and organisational policies and procedures. In this role, you will be responsible for: Carry out all aspects of grounds maintenance to customers’ homes and empty properties, including repairs and removals. Undertake the following supplementary-skilled tasks, such as brickwork and block work, joinery and patch repairs. Delivering an excellent customer experience by understanding the different needs of our customers. Reporting any potential repairs and safeguarding issues that you notice in the customers’ homes. Operating machinery and equipment in a safe and correct manner. We need people who: Hold a City and Guilds Parts I, II or NVQ Level 2 in Groundwork Have experience working in a similar role Have experience undertaking groundwork duties and associated tasks in customers’ homes Have sound building and construction knowledge Have a full valid driving licence Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS check. Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. We also encourage applications from females across the association in areas where we are underrepresented like Trades and Construction. If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. groundwork groundworker groundworking TradesJobs ConstructionJobs hiring housingjobs recruiting Manchesterjobs About us We are a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester. We build affordable new homes, work with partners to reduce homelessness, and support people to reach their potential. Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the people in the communities we serve, and the people we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us delivering great experiences for everyone! We employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And we have developed a culture that supports people to do this. Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. The team Our Homes Team make sure customers' homes are well maintained by carrying out repairs, maintenance, and gas servicing They are very important people! In the team, there are multi-trades people, electricians, ground workers, roofers, gas engineers, plumbers, and joiners, plus general labourers and apprentices. There is also a team of planners and administrative colleagues who keep the show on the road by booking in all the work and making sure our trades colleagues have everything they need to get the job done. Together the Homes Team makes up nearly a third of our whole workforce! Our customer satisfaction rating is consistently rated as ‘excellent’ and our Homes Team gets more compliments than any other team! The Homes Team were winners of the One Team One Dream Award at our colleague awards in 2020 for their commitment and fantastic teamwork. Every year we Spend around £7 million repairing and maintaining our customers’ homes Carry out 20,000 repairs Complete 5,500 gas services Turnaround 350 empty homes so they are in a good condition to re-let Support some amazing community projects and charities, by putting our trades skills to great use. Working here Irwell Valley Homes is a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it… find out what it’s like to work here from our colleagues… "Thank you for your interest in joining the team! As a not for profit housing association we have a strong social purpose to enable customers to live well in their homes and communities. By joining the Homes team you will be very much at the heart of this delivery model, providing an excellent repairs service to our customers in their homes and communities. I'm proud to be part of a team that provides such an important service to our customers. So if you're interested in being part of an inclusive place of work where you are encouraged to be yourself and to learn & grow, I'd be happy to welcome you to the team! " Michelle Nutter, Head of Repairs Rewards we offer We offer a fantastic range of benefits which include: Refer a friend scheme Stakeholder pension scheme Up to 30 days holiday a year plus your birthday off Two days every year to volunteer in the local community A medical cash plan Tool loan, uniform and van for trades £150 Perkbox allowance – plus access to hundreds of discounts and freebies Cycle to work scheme Professional membership fees paid Financial education Loans scheme for travel season tickets Savings clubs Training and coaching Counselling and well-being programme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Accreditations Good Employment Charter Disability Confident Armed Forces Covenant Living Wage Employer Houseproud Documents