This job is no longer active. Search for New jobs
Groundworker - South West London 7993
Title: Groundworker South West London
Contract Type: Permanent Full time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £35,530 per annum single trade
Grade: 5
Reporting Office: Sidcup DA14 5HU
Working Location: South West London covering Sutton and Croydon
Persona: Mobile/Field Based Worker
Working Pattern: 8 to 5 Monday to Friday. Call outs per rota basis
Closing Date: 27th July at 11pm
Please click here for the role profile - Groundworker Role Profile.docx
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
*Previous Applicants May Not Apply* - (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks)
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.
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…
Role profile - Role Profile - Groundworker.docx
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.
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 isn’t 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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s 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 we’re 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. Click here to read more.
At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
Salary range
- £35,530 per year