Fortem Solutions are currently recruiting for a Groundworker to join our Amplius Housing contract on a permanent basis, covering areas from Rushden, Northamptonshire to Peterborough and St Neots and surrounding area so travel is essential. Core hours Mon-Fri 8.00am- 4.30pm. Van and Fuel card provided! The role involves carrying out all aspects of general Groundwork which includes Fencing, slabbing and landscaping.
The Customer
Fortem’s successful contract with Amplius supports nearly 8,000 houses, and we’re expecting that to increase significantly in 2025. Our contract includes Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Complex Works and FRA workstreams with Planned Works and Preventative Maintenance as well.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Groundworker responsibilities will include: Carry out general groundwork and laying slabs
* Collect and dispose of rubbish from external areas
* Provide excellent customer service to tenants
* Follow all health and safety procedures while on site
* Accurately log work completed and updates using an electronic device
What you will need
* Essential: NVQ/qualifications in relation to relevant trade or equivalent, Qualified by experience will be considered
* Full, driving licence (max 5 points)
* Desirable but not essential: Social housing experience
* A company van and fuel card for work purposes
* PPE provided
* Eligible for annual bonus
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total)
* Pay review every year
* 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
* 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
* Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
* Private pension
* Life Insurance
* Private healthcare and dental care
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
* Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
* Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System
Who we are
Fortem are Social Housing property experts. It is our sole focus, and the only sector we have worked in since inception in 2002. We successfully deliver works across three workstreams – Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit. Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters. We are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, we benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand – whilst as a standalone business within the Group, we maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace. Our success is due to our people. They are passionate, committed and care about what we deliver for our clients and partners and residents. We take pride in developing our employees and supporting them to achieve their potential. For us, a sustainable future is about ensuring we continue to develop our people for our future needs and recruiting the right talent. Our culture, built around Courage, Care and Respect, ensures that we always deliver not only the job done but, most importantly, the job done in the right way. We are Investors in People – Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. If you need any assistance with your application, please contact our team at recruitment@fortem.co.uk
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