Construction Jobs
Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Groundworker to join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based in Woking, you will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,000 - £33,000 and excellent benefits.
Mountjoy is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.
With a focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients and customers, this position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.
Our Company values
We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our employees to:
Present a professional appearance at all times
Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times
Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised
Deliver a high standard of work at all times
We have Integrity, built-in
Our Company Benefits:
31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
On top of your salary, you will receive a £100 on call retainer for each week you are on call, and will be paid for each call out you attend
Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation
Life Insurance
Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee recognition scheme
Length of Service Rewards
Childcare voucher scheme
Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (5% Employer and 3% Employee)
Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
Refer a Friend scheme
Key responsibilities as our Groundworker will include:
Diagnosing and rectifying faults within core and other trades related repair requests
Ensuring that the quality of work always meets the highest possible standards
Supporting all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service
Responding swiftly to all emergency situations and resolving them efficiently
Undertaking all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever possible and reporting any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and /or Supervisor
Applying applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed
Maintaining tools, plant, and equipment in a safe, clean, and workable condition
Maintaining accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary
Willing to work out of hours, if required, to the requirements of the client and customer
Working within the Mountjoy group and assisting other contracts as directed by the Contract Manager as and when the business dictates
Being an inclusive part of the team and being part of an on-call rota (Out of Hours) if required
What we are looking for in our Groundworker:
The ability to use the phone and PDA to communicate effectively, explain yourself clearly and concisely understand what information you need or need to provide
Being comfortable in dealing with tenants and remaining professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining to tenants that the right repair isn’t necessarily the repair they want
Understanding the need to complete outstanding pieces prior to starting in other areas
The ability to diagnose the right repair adopting the right first-time approach
A team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service
Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are always safe.
Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner
Competent in all forms of fencing, both wooden and chain link
A trade specific qualification minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in experience
Full current driving licence
A DBS check is required before commencement of role
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Groundworker then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!
Mountjoy is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.
It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check