General Operative - Groundworks Team
General Operative - Groundworks Team£27,223 per annum + Benefits | Bath Permanent | Full Time | 40 hours per week (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)Your Work Ethic. Our Communities. Spaces Transformed.Love working outdoors and want to make a real difference to where people live?Our Groundworks team maintains and repairs the outdoor spaces that matter to our residents across Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire - and we need people who take pride in hands-on work to join us.If you prefer being outside to being stuck indoors and you're not afraid to get your hands dirty, this could be perfect. You'll be part of a close-knit team of three, fixing the paths, walls and fences that keep our communities safe and looking their best.What you'll be doingStarting each day from your team van and travelling to properties across the regionWorking outdoors in all weathers as part of a supportive three-person teamRepairing and replacing damaged sections of paths, fixing cracks and making surfaces safeHelping repair fencing including posts and panels to keep boundaries secureAssisting with brickwork repairs and pointing on existing wallsSupporting multi-trade colleagues with small drainage repairs and installationsCollecting and disposing of waste as part of keeping communities tidyUsing basic tools and equipment to complete repairs efficientlyManaging your van stock and materials to keep jobs movingWhat you'll get in returnBeyond a competitive salary of £27,223 and the satisfaction of seeing the immediate difference your work makes to residents' daily lives, you'll get:26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 yearsYour birthday off as an extra holidayUp to 10% matched pension contributionCompany van with full equipment and tools providedRegular team development opportunitiesFree parking at many of our locationsFlexible benefits which might include a Health Cash PlanAccess to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeingMore about youWe're looking for people who thrive on outdoor manual work:Experience in manual labour - construction, labouring, landscaping, groundworks or similar hands-on rolesWillingness to work outdoors - comfortable working in all weather conditions year-roundNot afraid to get hands dirty - this is practical, manual work that can be messyBasic tool skills helpful - any experience with tools, basic carpentry, or heavy lifting valuedReliable character - good attendance, punctual, and works well as part of a teamFull UK driving licence - essential for travelling between propertiesPhysical fitness - able to handle manual work including lifting and carryingWhether you've worked on building sites, in landscaping, general labouring, or other outdoor roles, your practical experience and willingness to learn are what matter most.We value people who take pride in their work and want to be part of a team that makes communities better places to live.About CuroWe'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
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