Groundworker

Job role: Groundworker (Social Housing)

Location: Hastings (Covering Hastings, Bexhill, Pevensey Bay, Penhurst, Battle, Brede and Rye)

Salary: £38,000 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card

Permanent Position

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworker to join a well-established social housing contractor covering the Hastings area.

This is a permanent opportunity for a skilled Groundworker with experience carrying out repairs and maintenance within occupied and void social housing properties. Due to the location of the works, candidates must live within approximately 10-15 miles of Hastings town centre.

The role offers a varied workload across reactive and planned maintenance, undertaking a range of external repairs and groundworks to residential properties and communal areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Carrying out a variety of groundworks and external repairs
Fencing repairs and replacements
Paving, slab laying and pathway repairs
Concrete repairs and reinstatement works
Drainage repairs and maintenance
Brickwork and minor masonry repairs
Working on both occupied and void social housing properties
Accurately updating jobs and completing reports using a PDA system
Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standardRequirements:

Proven experience as a Groundworker within the social housing, maintenance or construction sector
Experience working in occupied and void properties
Strong knowledge of fencing, paving, drainage and general external maintenance works
Previous experience using a PDA or handheld device to manage workloads
Full UK Driving Licence
Must live within 10-15 miles of Hastings town centre due to the location of the worksIn return, you'll be joining a reputable contractor that offers long-term stability, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work as part of an established maintenance team.

Package:

£38,000 per annum
Company Van & Fuel Card
Permanent, full-time position
40-hour working weekFor more information or to apply, please contact Sommer on (phone number removed)