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As a Groundworker your role will involve carrying out all aspects of general Groundwork which includes: fencing, slabbing and basic carpentry repairs and maintenance to Social Housing properties, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of supervision.

Ideally, you'll be able to cover most aspects of property maintenance, you will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs, operating within Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters.

Accountabilities:

• Completing reactive maintenance work and replacements as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner.
• Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required
• Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
• Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices
• Affording excellent customer service to client representatives
• Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner
• Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times
• Operating within the company's occupational road risk policies and procedures

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential:

• Extensive experience in Ground Works
• Cat and Genny trained
• Experience in covering a number of trades and waste management
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Social Housing Experience
• NVQ2 in Bricklaying
• NVQ2 Building Maintenance Operative

Additionally:

• You must possess a high degree of manual dexterity as there will be frequent use of hand tools
• You may be required to work at height or uneven ground
• You must also be able to work within a confined space, without restriction

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Groundworker

Salary: up to 36,000 + van and fuel

Role: Social Housing Reactive Maintenance

My client a leading Social Housing Contractors are currently seeking a Groundworker to come on board for their day to day repairs contract in Dartford

Requirements:

• Good all around groundworks
• Experience in chain link fencing, brickworks, slabbing.
• Social Housing Experience
• UK Driving License

Benefits :

• Van + Fuel Card
• Call out Available

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• Carry out your role in a polite and orderly manner.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of post if the relevant training has been provided.
• Hold a clean and current driving licence (and HGV licence if applicable).
• Undertake any training that is required to undertake your role safely and effectively.
• Abide by the principles and practices of Equal Opportunities as laid down within the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
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• Have a good understanding of Health and Safety issues plus the ability to abide by the Authority’s agreed policies and procedures.
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