A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Groundworker to join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based in Portsmouth, you will join them on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,448 and excellent benefits.
Our client is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.
With a focus on delivering exceptional service to their clients and customers, the Groundworkerposition is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.
Company values
Our client take pride in everything they do - Which means they expect all their employees to:
- Present a professional appearance at all times
- Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times
- Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised
- Deliver a high standard of work at all times
They have Integrity, built-in
Company Benefits:
- 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
- A flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
- Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation
- Life Insurance
- Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee recognition scheme
- Length of Service Rewards
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
- Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
- You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
- Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
- Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
- Refer a Friend scheme
Key responsibilities as the Groundworker will include:
- A wide variety of general ground working repairs, and associated works to occupied homes, buildings, and empty properties. The work will include concrete, and slab pathway installations, minor brick working, various types of fencing, washing line replacements, mains drainage clearances.
What the company are looking for in their Groundworker :
- Groundwork Training Course - NVQ Level 2 Construction /Trade based experience may be considered.
- Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work.
- Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company ensuring you keep abreast of updates and changes.
- Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry.
- 2 - 5 yrs. experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment.
- A full, clean current driving licence is needed so you can drive one of our vans
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our clients Groundworkerthen please click "apply" now - We'd love to hear from you!
The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. They are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.
It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.