Groundworker

Groundworker – Skelmersdale (Responsive Maintenance)

Competitive package offered Plus Company Van & Fuel

Join the WPS Team – Make a Difference in Social Housing

WPS has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Groundworker to join our Responsive Maintenance division, operating from our Skelmersdale base.

Covering Skelmersdale, Wigan, Liverpool and surrounding areas, you'll play a key role in delivering high quality maintenance, repair and improvement works to our valued residents as part of a social housing contract.  While the role is primarily site-based, occasional visits to our Skelmersdale office will be required

🔧 What You'll Be Doing

• Installing, repairing and relaying concrete flagging and paving
• Carrying out light brickwork repairs, repointing, and minor masonry works
• Renew, repair, and install close board, panel, and timber fencing
• Complete responsive maintenance and repair works across occupied and void social housing properties
• Ensure all workis completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively withresidents, colleagues, and supervisors

🚗 Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• NVQ Level 2 in Groundworks, Hard Landscaping, or a related construction trade (or equivalent experience)
• CAT & Genny qualification (desirable), however, training can be provided
• Proven experience working within domestic, residential, or social housing maintenance environments
• Ability to workindependently using your own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A commitmentto delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service
• Willingness to undertake a Basic DBS check at offer stage

💬 Why Join WPS?

• At WPS, we're committed to building communities and improving lives. You'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team that values your skillset and encourages your professional growth
• Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us deliver the high-quality maintenance services our communities deserve.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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 offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click the following link: National Security Vetting

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 throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us at wpsrecruitment@wates.co.uk if you require support