Groundworker (Repairs)
Resourcing Group Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | £30,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Hertfordshire |
| Type | Permanent |
Job Description
We provide vital services that help people to live better lives. We »re looking for an experienced Ground worker to join our in-house repairs team and help us deliver a high-quality repairs and maintenance service to our residents.
What »s the role?
You will personally undertake the implementation of groundwork tasks including drainage, gullies, paths, fencing, concerting, drainage, and repairing and maintaining sheds to agreed specifications and standards.
The role involves maintaining a good working relationship with staff and working closely with our Planning team and team leaders. You »ll work effectively and proactively with your colleagues to deliver an excellent repairs service to our customers who are the heart of our organisation.
In this role you will:
- ensure a high standard of customer service
- carry out paving/slabbing and associated work
- carry out fencing works and repairs
- dismantle brickwork
What are we looking for?
You will be customer-focused, with the ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of people. You »ll have an excellent grasp of working as a team and delivering an excellent repairs service. You will have a background in groundwork, and knowledge of the housing or construction sectors would be a distinct advantage.
Essential:
- Experience in groundworks
- Skilled worker
- You will need to hold a UK driving licence
- You will need to maintain a satisfactory basic level DBS check.
Desirable:
- Experienced in setting out and implementing a range of groundwork tasks including and not limited to paths, fencing, concerting, drainage.
What can we offer you?
Alongside a salary of £30,000, there is the potential to earn more with call-outs. We offer a range of benefits including 28 days » annual leave, an employer pension contribution of up to 11%, development opportunities and access to a comprehensive employee rewards scheme, including discounted gym memberships, shopping discounts and duvet days!
Your working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm (with an additional out-of-hours call out rota).
You will also have use of a company vehicle and fuel card.
About us
We are a housing association with homes across South-West Hertfordshire. We aim to make a real difference by delivering better homes and supporting our communities, because we know that good homes give people the chance to lead more fulfilling lives.
We own and manage more than 6,800 homes and associated assets in South-West Hertfordshire. Our business is evolving rapidly as we find new ways to deliver great homes, improved services and much-needed new homes. We also have a one-star accreditation from Best Companies, putting us in the top 25 housing associations to work for.
Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Company description:
As a market-leading expert, Resourcing Group connects professionals with opportunities all across the UK within the social housing, facilities management, construction, surveying & property, engineering, and architecture & design markets. Through our in-depth knowledge and expertise, we have been helping organisations discover talented staff for over 15 years. Understanding your business Our expert consultants are immersed in your sector on a daily basis, a specialist approach that allows us to be acutely aware of your challenges and stay up-to-date on trends and changes that could affect you. Trusted Partners With specialist teams that work in partnership with some of the UK’s leading public and private sector organisations, we have built long standing relationships that have been developed over a number of years. National Reach Utilising a network of eight offices across the UK – with more in the pipeline – we offer dedicated support and expertise in local markets. We »re committed to building on this important local presence because it helps us to deliver the expert, personal level of service that our candidates and clients need.
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