Groundworker
CV-LibraryTower Hamlets, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 23 October 2026
Apply NowPermanent Position | Company Van & Fuel Card Provided
Are you an experienced Groundworker looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within the social housing sector? We are seeking a skilled and reliable Groundworker to join a busy repairs and maintenance team carrying out external works, repairs, and property improvements across occupied and void social housing properties.
This is a permanent position offering a company van, fuel card, and the opportunity to work for a well-established organisation with consistent work and excellent job security.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Carry out a wide range of external repairs and maintenance works within social housing properties
* Complete paving, flagging, and pathway repairs
* Install and repair fencing, gates, posts, and boundary structures
* Carry out drainage repairs, maintenance, and excavation works
* Undertake concreting, kerbing, and reinstatement works
* Repair damaged footpaths, access routes, and communal areas
* Complete groundwork associated with property refurbishments and improvement programmes
* Carry out excavation and trenching works as required
* Install and repair external drainage systems and gullies
* Undertake minor brickwork, slabbing, and landscaping works
* Maintain safe and tidy working areas at all times
* Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
* Accurately complete job sheets and maintenance records
* Deliver excellent customer service when working around tenants and residents
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Groundworker within repairs and maintenance
* Experience working within social housing is highly desirable
* Strong knowledge of groundwork and external maintenance activities
* Ability to carry out fencing, paving, drainage, concreting, and reinstatement works
* Experience operating small plant and equipment is advantageous
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
* Must possess own basic trade tools
* Full clean UK driving licence
* Clean DBS check
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship
Package
* Permanent contract
* Competitive salary
* Company van provided
* Fuel card provided
* Paid holiday entitlement
If you are a skilled Groundworker looking for a permanent opportunity within social housing repairs and maintenance, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a professional team delivering high-quality repairs, external maintenance, and property improvement works to local communities
Are you an experienced Groundworker looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within the social housing sector? We are seeking a skilled and reliable Groundworker to join a busy repairs and maintenance team carrying out external works, repairs, and property improvements across occupied and void social housing properties.
This is a permanent position offering a company van, fuel card, and the opportunity to work for a well-established organisation with consistent work and excellent job security.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Carry out a wide range of external repairs and maintenance works within social housing properties
* Complete paving, flagging, and pathway repairs
* Install and repair fencing, gates, posts, and boundary structures
* Carry out drainage repairs, maintenance, and excavation works
* Undertake concreting, kerbing, and reinstatement works
* Repair damaged footpaths, access routes, and communal areas
* Complete groundwork associated with property refurbishments and improvement programmes
* Carry out excavation and trenching works as required
* Install and repair external drainage systems and gullies
* Undertake minor brickwork, slabbing, and landscaping works
* Maintain safe and tidy working areas at all times
* Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
* Accurately complete job sheets and maintenance records
* Deliver excellent customer service when working around tenants and residents
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Groundworker within repairs and maintenance
* Experience working within social housing is highly desirable
* Strong knowledge of groundwork and external maintenance activities
* Ability to carry out fencing, paving, drainage, concreting, and reinstatement works
* Experience operating small plant and equipment is advantageous
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
* Must possess own basic trade tools
* Full clean UK driving licence
* Clean DBS check
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship
Package
* Permanent contract
* Competitive salary
* Company van provided
* Fuel card provided
* Paid holiday entitlement
If you are a skilled Groundworker looking for a permanent opportunity within social housing repairs and maintenance, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a professional team delivering high-quality repairs, external maintenance, and property improvement works to local communities