Ground Worker
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 30,962 – GBP 30,962 / year
- Openings
- 2
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Candidates must hold the legal right to work in the United Kingdom; visa sponsorship is not provided. To operate company vehicles, applicants need to be over 21 years old, possess a full driving licence held for more than three months, and have fewer than nine penalty points on their licence. Emplo…
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Job description
About the Role
We are seeking two skilled Groundworkers to join our Milton Keynes Voids Team on a permanent full-time basis. This position involves working 42.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. The role focuses on providing excellent repair and refurbishment services for vacant properties, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a superior standard. Successful candidates will receive an annual salary of up to £30,962.61 along with a company van and fuel card.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and level slabs for laying new paths and paving.
- Perform a variety of pathing and paving tasks including reinstatement and renewal work.
- Carry out repairs and refurbishment on void properties ensuring high-quality finishes.
- Utilize handheld devices to manage and document work orders and activities.
- Maintain company vehicles, tools, and materials following established procedures.
- Adhere to and promote health and safety standards throughout all duties.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in groundwork, including paving, paths, and hard landscaping.
- Experience in repairs and property maintenance.
- Must hold a valid full UK driving licence.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver workmanship of a high standard.
- Strong focus on customer service and team collaboration.
- Prior experience in social housing is desirable, but not mandatory.
Benefits and Additional Information
- Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Family-friendly policies including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave packages.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and counseling.
- Mears Rewards programme offering discounts and cashback at various retailers.
- Annual company-organized Fun Day.
- Up to two days of volunteering leave annually to support community activities.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Share Save Scheme participation.
- Recognition programs including long service awards.
- Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression within the company.
- Occupational health support and green car scheme available after probation.
- Engagement in internal forums supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Company sick pay, life assurance at one times annual salary, and a pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
- Eligibility for this role requires UK work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Driving company vehicles requires being over 21, holding a licence for more than 3 months, and having fewer than 9 points.
- Employment is subject to background, identity, and security checks.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our organization values diversity and is a Disability Confident employer committed to equal opportunities. We actively support the Armed Forces Covenant and have received recognition for veteran employment initiatives. We encourage applicants to voluntarily share background information to aid our social mobility goals, with no impact on application outcome.