Groundworker

Location: South Croydon

Title:

Groundworker South West London Contract Type:
Permanent Full time 40 hours per week Salary: £35,530 per annum single trade Grade: DM Tech 05 Working

Location:

South West London Reporting Office:
Sidcup Persona:
Mobile/Field Based Worker Working Pattern: 8 to 5 Monday to Friday. Call outs per rota basis Closing Date: 20th August 2026 at 9am Interviews will take place on Tuesday 25 th August at our office in Sidcup Join our Repairs Team:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Groundworker to become part of our in-house Maintenance Team. A company vehicle for business use, PDA fuel card, Uniform and PPE and parking paid will all be provided. Our South West London region is one of our largest operational areas, covering Sutton, Croydon, Battersea, Wandsworth, Merton, Guildford, Redhill, and the surrounding areas.

While successful candidates will be allocated a primary working area, they may be expected to work across the wider South West region as required to support service delivery. The role will include all aspects of groundwork need to have experience in Fencing, Brickwork and pointing. Concrete works, and Slabbing. We welcome knowledge of additional trades. Candidates will have experience in drainage repair and renewing, flagging, fencing, concrete works, tarmac patching, and manhole repairs.

We also carry out High Pressure water jetting of drains, experience of jetting isnt required as full training will be provided to the right candidate. The focus will be on high-quality work, outstanding customer service and the right first-time attitude. You will be required to work as part of a larger team as part of this role. The role requires a knowledge of building and housing preferably with the Social Housing Environment.

Customer Service skills and ability to deal with vulnerable people. With effect from February 2026, L&Q reserve the right to not shortlist applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications within the last 24 months. About L&Q:
Were one of the UKs leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for peoples health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties home, and were proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.  

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