Job Introduction
Grounds Worker
(Fencing and Paving)
Salary: £28,836 – £30,552 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 7th September 2026
Interview Date: 17th September 2026
Love working outdoors? Enjoy hands-on work? Join our team and make a real difference!
We’re looking for a Grounds Worker to help keep our communities safe, tidy, and well-maintained. If you have experience in fencing, paving, gutter cleaning and general grounds maintenance, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Grounds Worker, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the outdoor spaces of both occupied and void properties, ensuring that our communities remain well-kept, safe, and accessible.
Every day, you’ll be out and about in the community, making improvements whether it’s repairing or replacing fencing, relaying or renewing paving, or clearing and repairing gutters. Some of these duties will involve working at height using ladders, scaffolding or other approved access equipment in accordance with safe working practices. No two days are the same! You’ll tackle different challenges and see the real impact of your efforts.
If you take pride in your work and enjoy seeing the results of a job well done, we want to hear from you!
This vacancy is eligible for our Colleague Refer a Friend Scheme. Full details are available on Whoogle.
Main job responsibilities:
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Fencing – Installing, repairing, and maintaining fences to keep properties safe and secure.
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Paving & Slabbing – Laying and repairing slabs and paving to improve outdoor areas.
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Gutter Cleaning & Repairs – Using Sky (Gutter) Vacuuming equipment to clean and maintain gutters.
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Working at Height – Safely undertake duties requiring the use of ladders, scaffolding and other approved access equipment, complying with all relevant health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
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Groundwork & Maintenance – Including tarmac repairs, drainage works, garden clearance, and landscaping.
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Safety & Compliance – Following Health & Safety regulations, including Asbestos and COSHH requirements.
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Customer Service – Interacting with residents in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring they feel respected and informed.
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Using Technology – Managing tasks efficiently using handheld devices (PDA, Tablet, etc.).
We're looking for someone who has:
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A full driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
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The ability to travel efficiently from location to location around whg housing stock
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Demonstrable experience of labouring/ ground works.
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Experience of fencing & slabbing.
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The ability and willingness to undertake duties involving working at height using ladders and scaffolding.
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Experience of working in a customer facing service.
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The ability to work to tight timescales in order to meet the demands of customers and the business.
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The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers and colleagues.
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The ability to listen and interpret information effectively, and able to obtain information from customers and take appropriate action and deal sensitively with complaints and customer dissatisfaction.
What’s in it for you?
Working at whg means being part of a team that values flexibility, professional development, and a positive workplace culture. We offer:
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A competitive salary
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27 days of annual leave (plus Christmas shut down)
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Access to an annual leave purchase scheme
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Participation in the defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme or a choice of another great pension scheme
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A health cash plan to enhance your wellbeing and claim back costs of prescriptions, eye care, dental and complementary therapies
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A range of shopping and leisure discounts
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Structured learning and development opportunities
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Automatic membership of Colleague Voice
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A friendly workplace environment and commitment to work-life-balance
About us
At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
whg and Aspire Housing have agreed a merger, which will create a new housing association with 32,000 homes across our Midlands heartlands. These plans do not affect our current recruitment and all advertised posts remain approved and active. Find out more about these proposals
We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.
Interested in joining our team? Visit our website www.whg.uk.com and read Our 2030 Plan.
This vacancy is open to both internal and external applicants
