Groundworker (Multi-Trade/Repairs Team) 

£36,490 per annum + benefits | Bath | Full Time

Permanent | 40 hours per week (8am-5pm, Monday to Friday)

Your Expertise. Our Communities. Spaces Transformed.

Ready to use your trade skills in work that makes a real difference? We're looking for a qualified multi-trade operative to join our specialist Groundworks team. Your expertise will directly improve the outdoor spaces where our residents live across Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

If you're a skilled tradesperson - whether from private construction or social housing - who wants stable, meaningful work, this could be perfect. You'll use your qualifications and experience to repair and maintain the paths, walls, fences and drainage that keep our communities safe and looking their best.

What you'll be doing

• Working as part of a close-knit three-person team, starting from your van each day and travelling to properties across the region

• Carry out a range of external repairs and installations, including paths (cracks, damaged sections), fencing (posts and panels), and minor drainage systems such as ACO and French drains

• Perform masonry and structural maintenance, including brickwork repairs and pointing to maintain walls and property integrity

• Supporting customers with empathy and professionalism while working in their communities

• Managing your van stock and materials to keep jobs moving

• Keeping detailed records and liaising with your Team Leader on complex cases

• Assessing risks before you start work and keeping safety front of mind

What you'll get in return

Beyond a competitive salary of £36,490 and the chance to make a genuine difference, you'll get:

• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years

• Your birthday off as an extra holiday

• Up to 10% matched pension contribution

• Company van with full professional equipment and tools provided

• Regular toolbox talks and updates on changing regulations

• Monthly team meetings and ongoing skills development opportunities

• Free parking at many of our locations

• Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing

More about you

You're a qualified tradesperson who takes pride in doing quality work across multiple trades. You're comfortable working independently, making sound decisions on site, and explaining your work clearly to residents.

Essential:

• Formal trade qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3-4 or equivalent)

• Experience in groundworks - paths, fencing, walls or similar outdoor construction work

• Full UK driving licence for travelling between properties

• Customer-focused approach with the ability to work sensitively in residents' homes

Desirable:

• Carpentry and plumbing skills 

• Background working with vulnerable customers

About Curo

We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.

We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers.

We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone - if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@curo-group.co.uk