Groundworker

Groundworker

Location:
Skelmersdale

WPS is looking for an experienced and
dependable
Groundworker/Hard Landscaper
to join our growing team. Working across social housing properties in and around Skelmersdale, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality maintenance, repair, andimprovementworks that make a real difference to local communities.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone
with
strong groundworks experience, a
proactive
attitude, and a
commitment
to delivering excellent workmanship and customer service.

• Install, repair, and relay concrete flagging and paving.
• Carry out light brickwork repairs, repointing, and minor masonry works.
• Renew, repair, and install close board, panel, and timber fencing.
• Complete responsive maintenance and repair works across occupied and void social housing properties.
• Ensure all
  work
  is completed safely,efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate records andcommunicateeffectively
  with
  residents, colleagues, and supervisors.

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• NVQ Level 2 in Groundworks, Hard Landscaping, or a related construction trade (orequivalentexperience).
• Proven experience working within domestic,residential, or social housing maintenance environments.
• Ability to
  work
  independently
  using your own initiative, as well ascollaborativelywithin a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A
  commitment
  to delivering high-quality
  work
  and excellent customer service.

• Competitive
  salary
  ,
  dependent
  on experience.
• Company vehicle and fuel card for business use.
• Ongoing training,development, and career progression opportunities.
• Stable, long-term
  work
  within areputableand growing business.
• Supportive
  team culture
  with
  a strong focus on health, safety, and quality.
• Company-providedPPE andnecessaryequipment.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants
with
criminal convictions will be assessed
individually
, and we assure you that we do notdiscriminatebased on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses.

Additionally, certain roles may be subject toadditionalpre-employment checks.

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.

Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at