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Groundworker

Howells Recruitment
Hastings Full-time GBP 37,000 – 38,000
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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 standard

Requirements:
  • 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 works

In 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 week

For more information or to apply, please contact Sommer on .

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