Groundworker


Company 

L&Q

Location 

Croydon

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£35,530 Per Annum

Job Requirements/Description
Groundworker South West London

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time 40 hours per week
Salary: £35,530 per annum
Location: South West London
Closing Date: 21 August 2026 at 9:00 AM
Interview Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Groundworker to join an established in-house Maintenance and Repairs Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of groundwork and maintenance activities, delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

A company vehicle for business use, fuel card, uniform, PPE and parking costs will be provided.

The Role

The role will involve carrying out a variety of groundwork and external maintenance tasks, including:

  • Fencing
  • Brickwork and pointing
  • Concrete works
  • Slabbing and paving
  • Drainage repairs and renewals
  • Flagging
  • Tarmac patching
  • Manhole repairs
  • General groundwork and external maintenance

Experience of high-pressure water jetting would be beneficial, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Additional trade skills and experience would also be welcomed.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven experience working as a Groundworker or in a similar maintenance role.
  • Practical experience across groundwork and external works.
  • Experience with drainage repairs and renewals.
  • Experience in fencing, brickwork, pointing, concrete works and slabbing.
  • Knowledge of tarmac repairs and manhole maintenance.
  • Good understanding of building and property maintenance.
  • Experience working within a housing or social housing environment would be advantageous.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, including vulnerable residents.
  • A strong commitment to quality and a "right first time" approach.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a wider maintenance team.
  • Flexibility to work across the wider South West London region when required.

The primary working area will be South West London, with work potentially covering areas including Sutton, Croydon, Battersea, Wandsworth, Merton, Guildford, Redhill and surrounding locations.

Benefits
  • Salary of £35,530 per annum
  • Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
  • 28 days' annual leave, increasing to 31 days with length of service
  • Bank holidays
  • Health cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Lifestyle benefits
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Company vehicle for business use
  • Fuel card
  • Uniform and PPE
  • Parking costs covered
Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional maintenance team where quality workmanship, customer service and teamwork are highly valued.

You will have the opportunity to work across a varied range of properties and projects while developing your skills through ongoing training and support.

If you are an experienced Groundworker looking for a secure, permanent opportunity in South West London, we'd love to hear from you.

Company 

L&Q

Location 

Croydon

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£35,530 Per Annum

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