Groundworker

Role overview

This position is for a Groundworker based in the East Midlands area. The job offers a salary of £31,270 to £32,916 and involves a 40-hour working week scheduled between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Experience and trade background

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a social housing or local authority setting. A relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification, or equivalent hands-on trade experience, is needed for this role.

Core trade duties

The work includes a range of general groundworks and repair tasks, such as paving, concreting, drainage work, fencing, brickwork, pointing, repairs, and installation work, along with similar duties as required.

Driving requirements

A full UK manual driving licence is essential, and the role requires at least one year of substantial driving experience. A company van will be provided for use during working hours. Please note that an employment offer may be withdrawn if the organisation cannot obtain acceptable insurance cover under its fleet policy.

Benefits

The organisation offers a competitive pay package, 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, the option to purchase or sell up to 5 days of leave, and up to 9% matched pension contributions. Additional benefits include a Health Cash Plan and a Life Assurance Scheme worth 3 times your salary, along with further perks and opportunities.

Checks and compliance

As part of the employer’s commitment to safe and high-quality service delivery, a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check will be completed after an offer is made. The successful candidate will be enrolled in the DBS updating service, with a new check carried out every 3 years. The employer will cover the cost of the DBS check.

Important note

Applicants are advised to review the full job description before submitting an application.