Groundworker

Workshop Recruitment is looking for an experienced Groundworker. They must have the relevant qualifications and a broad domestic experience in their trade with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core trade.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
• Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
• Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
• Keep the customer up to date with progress and plans.
• Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
• Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in a safe, clean, and workable condition.
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary.
• Be willing to work out of hours, if required, to the requirements of the client and customer.
• Always maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition and report any defects to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Be an inclusive part of the team and be part of an on-call rota (Out of Hours) if required

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Competent in all forms of fencing
• Be able to complete re-bedding/laying of slabs and basic brickwork.
• Able to use the phone and PDA to communicate effectively.
• Be comfortable in dealing with tenants and remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining to tenants that the right repair isn’t necessarily the repair they want.
• Be able to diagnose the right repair adopting the right first-time approach
• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
• Have a practical approach to health and safety
• Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
• Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATION NEEDED

• A trade specific qualification minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in experience
• Full current driving licence.
• A DBS check is required before commencement of role
• Over 3 years trade experience, ideally in the residential repairs sector.
• Have a good knowledge of residential Building Regulations

To apply for this role please call 023292324666 or email construction@workshoprecruitment.co.uk