Groundworker

ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our residents' homes are safe and maintained to a high standard. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION At Guinness Property, we believe in creating great homes and delivering great service, and our Repairs and Maintenance teams are at the heart of that mission. We're now looking for a skilled and motivated Groundworker to join our team and help us maintain safe, high-quality homes that our residents are proud to live in. About the Role As a Groundworker, you'll play a key role in delivering a customer-focused service across a variety of locations. In this full-time, permanent position, you'll be responsible for high-quality flagging, fencing, drainage, and general grounds maintenance across Bristol, Bath, Weston-Super-Mare, and surrounding areas. To be successful, you'll need to live in or near Bristol to reach customer locations promptly. A full UK driving licence is required, and a basic DBS check, paid for by The Guinness Partnership, will be necessary. What We're Looking For We're seeking a motivated individual who can: Complete repairs efficiently, ideally on the first visit. Remove debris and perform minor brickwork. Accurately record operational activities in line with company and legal standards. Maintain and certify equipment, report defects, and dispose of waste responsibly. Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately. Meet performance targets in a customer-focused environment. Work methodically and adhere to procedures and health & safety guidelines. Essential Qualification NVQ Level 2 (City & Guilds) in Groundwork and General Construction or an equivalent recognised trade competency. What We Offer We reward hard work and commitment with an excellent benefits package: Salary £33,104 Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Friday: 8:00 am-3:30 pm 27 days holiday bank holidays, with options to buy extra days and increases with service Company vehicle and fuel card for business use Healthcare Cashback Plan Pension contributions up to 9% matched 3x Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, stress support, and advice on tax, fitness, and childcare Access to a discount scheme for shopping, fashion, electronics, travel, and leisure If this sounds like the right fit for you, please review the full role profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria. We look forward to your application. REEDTGP Benefits • Holidays We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). • Competitive Pension Scheme We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. • Benefits Portal We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. • Performance Pay Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility • Life Assurance For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death • Health Plan Options There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade • VDU/DSE Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work • Access to the Finance wellbeing portal • Professional subscription annual payment • Travel season ticket loan • Car lease scheme

Location: Bristol, South West, GB

Posted Date: 11/8/2025