Groundworker

Location: Knowsley

Groundworker
Liverpool
£33,007.73 per annum
Permanent, Full Time - 39 hour standard working week Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 16:30 and Friday 08:00 - 15.30
Closing Date – 4th October 2026
At Cobalt Housing, we are more than just a housing provider. We aim to create vibrant and sustainable communities where our tenants can thrive. We believe in continuous improvement and professional development and offer a supportive work environment that values collaboration, flexibility, and customer excellence.
Now is a really exciting time to join Cobalt Housing, as we build upon the success of significant organisational transformation.
We’re seeking a Groundworker to be a key member of our Cobalt Housing Property Services team, providing a comprehensive service within Cobalt’s properties. You’ll be responsible for carrying out tasks in both void and tenanted properties, including brickwork, fencing, and flagging works, as well as tasks related to our enhanced Handyman service. Your work will contribute directly to our Responsive Repairs, Voids, and Planned Maintenance Programmes, helping us ensure our properties are safe and well-maintained.
What we’re looking for
 
* Experience in a working environment carrying out extensive painting works
 
* Ability to carry out all aspects of ground work, brickwork and fencing works to a high standard
 
* Time served and/or NVQ level 2/3 in relevant trade or extensive experience
 
* IT Literate
 
* Excellent communication skills
 
* Ability to work on your own initiative and to work in a team environment
 
* Current driving licence
Please review the full Recruitment Pack, available to download below.
Cobalt Benefits:
 
* Occupational sick pay
 
* Paid healthcare scheme via Medicash
 
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
 
* Gym allowance (up to £20 per month)
 
* Cycle to work scheme
 
* Childcare allowance (£75 per child of preschool age)
 
* Training/development opportunities
 
* Staff wellbeing programme
 
* Up to five days dependants leave per year
Our purpose
Everyone deserves somewhere to call home, a place to make their own, feel safe and secure, and set down firm foundations. The right home will help people to live well, realise their potential and achieve the things that are important to them.
Our mission
By providing quality places to live, and support to those who need it, we play our part in developing thriving communities where people are proud to live and can be their best