Ground Worker - #194717

Wates


Date: 1 day ago
City: Redditch
Contract type: Full time

Groundworker


Location: Redditch

WPS is looking for an experienced and dependable Groundworker/Hard Landscaper to join our growing team. Working across social housing properties in and around Redditch, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality maintenance, repair, and improvement works 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.


Key Responsibilities

  • Install, repair, and relay concrete flagging and paving.
  • Carry out light brickwork repairs, repointing, and minor masonry works.
  • Renew, repair, and install closeboard, 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 and communicate effectively with residents, colleagues, and supervisors.

What We're Looking For

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

What We Offer

  • 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 a reputable and growing business.
  • Supportive team culture with a strong focus on health, safety, and quality.
  • Company-provided PPE and necessary equipment.

Join WPS

If you're a skilled Groundworker looking for a rewarding role within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver high-quality maintenance services to our social housing customers across Redditch and the surrounding areas.


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 not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.


Our commitments:

WPS 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 [email protected]


Benefits

Pension scheme Life assurance Generous holiday Enhanced family leave & policies Car salary sacrifice scheme

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