Fulltime: 37hrs per week
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Trade Groundworker to carry out a range of fencing and groundworks activities across Saffron Housing Trust’s estates and properties, ensuring all external areas are safe, secure, and well-maintained for residents.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Operational - Fencing
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Install, repair, and maintain a range of fencing systems (wood, chain-link, palisade, post-and-rail, decorative etc.), gates, and gate furniture to agreed standards.
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Dismantle and dispose of damaged or redundant fencing safely and responsibly.
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Carry out site preparation, including measuring, setting out, groundworks, excavation, installing supports, levelling and reinstating surfaces, and safe use of tools.
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Conduct CAT scanning for underground services before commencing groundworks.
Operational - Groundworker
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Prepare construction sites by clearing vegetation, debris, and obstacles
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Excavate trenches and foundation areas using hand tools or machinery
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Install drainage systems, including pipes, manholes, and soakaways
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Lay kerbs, paving, slabs, and pathways to required specifications
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Educations and Qualifications:
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NVQ Level 2 in Groundworks or Construction (E)
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Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (City & Guilds NPTC) (D)
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CAT & genny training (D)
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Full, valid driving license with B + E trailer entitlement or equivalent (E)
Experience:
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Previous experience working in groundworks or the construction industry (E)
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Practical experience in drainage, foundations and site preparation(E)
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Proven experience in fencing installation, repairs, and associated groundwork (E)
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Experience using hand tools and small plant equipment (E)
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Experience working outdoors in varying/extreme seasonal conditions (E)
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
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Strong practical and problem-solving abilities (E)
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Good understanding of groundwork methods (E)
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team (E)
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Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements (risk assessments, manual handling, safe tool use) (E)
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Ability to read site plans, measure and set out work (E)
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Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload (E)
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Good communication and interpersonal skills (E)
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Able to effectively use mobile technology to manage work activities, communicate, and access organisational systems (e.g. Microsoft Teams) (E)
Personal Attributes:
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Reliable, safety-conscious, and professional (E)
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Customer-focused with a positive attitude (E)
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Physically fit to undertake manual, outdoor work in all weather (E)
Please note this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check
INDLOW
We are a housing association based in Norfolk providing quality homes and services to people across the county and in Suffolk.
We manage over 6,000 homes including affordable homes for those in housing need who cannot afford to rent or buy in the open market.
We offer specialist homes for older and vulnerable adults and are committed to providing new homes to help solve the housing crisis.
At Saffron
We have a huge commitment to our employees. We want the team at Saffron to be happy, empowered, motivated and feel proud to be part of the Saffron community. We know by having great people we can do a great job for our tenants. We trust our colleagues to do the right thing and we are looking for people whose values are aligned with ours (PACE – Professional, Accountable, Collaborative and Evolving).
You will have the freedom to learn and grow. We are passionate about investing in our people, providing them with the skills they need now, and for their future aspirations. We do this by offering a blend of learning opportunities, including our innovative e-learning platform where learning is self-directed allowing people to learn what they want, when they want to.
We work with and support our people to work in an agile way to ensure that have the right work/life balance. They have the choice to work in the office, work from home, coffee shop, park or a combination of all. We have recently refurbished our offices to encourage collaborative, agile working.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and have a zero tolerance policy relating to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Saffron Community.
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