Jobs in Smethwick

Ground Worker

Location: Sandwell

Salary: Up to £31,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of an established property services contractor delivering responsive repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishments and voids services across the housing sector.

Our client is looking for an experienced Ground Worker to join their team, covering Sandwell and surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on role focused on external works across residential properties, helping to maintain safe, functional and well-presented homes and external areas.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out external fencing repairs and replacement works.

Install, repair and replace gates and associated external structures.

Complete flagging and paving repairs to paths and external areas.

Carry out pointing and minor brickwork repairs where required.

Complete external maintenance works to communal and residential properties.

Diagnose defects and carry out effective repairs to a high standard.

Maintain safe and tidy working areas throughout each job.

Use PDA and mobile technology to record and update work orders accurately.

Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

Ensure all work meets required safety, quality and customer service standards.

About You

You will be an experienced Ground Worker with strong practical experience in external maintenance and repair works. You will have experience carrying out fencing, flagging, gate repairs and brickwork pointing, with a professional and customer-focused approach when working in residential properties.

Requirements

Strong experience in groundwork and external maintenance works.

Experience in fencing, flagging, gate repairs and replacement.

Experience carrying out pointing and minor brickwork repairs.

Ability to diagnose defects and complete effective repairs.

Experience working in residential or tenanted properties.

Familiarity with PDA or mobile technology.

NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 minimum in a relevant construction trade.

Full, clean and valid UK Driving Licence.

DBS check, or willingness to undertake one.

Eligible to work in the UK with proof required.

Professional and customer-focused approach.

Physical Requirements

This role involves practical, hands-on work and requires a good level of mobility and manual dexterity. You may at times be required to work at height, in confined spaces or on uneven ground, and use a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.

What's on Offer

Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience.

Company van and fuel card for work purposes.

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee.

Long-service awards.

Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.

1 paid volunteer day each year.

Ongoing training, support and progression opportunities