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 (phone number removed).