Groundworker

We are looking for a groundworker to join us in the Dorset team.

**What you’ll be doing**

As a groundworker, you’ll be responsible for carrying out all aspects of groundwork and drainage works required including various fencing jobs, laying concrete, installing patios and fixing paths & small tarmac repairs as well as attending small drainage repairs and basic labouring duties.

The role is varied, jobs will be allocated to you and it’s for you to decide how you execute the work and what materials you need to complete the job. We provide you with a uniform and a PDA/device for you to manage your work.

**About you**

You’ll bring with you experience of carrying out aspects of groundwork and have the ability to decide the best way to complete the works, diagnosing and repairing faults as required. You’ll be confident and able to use hand power tools.

As an experienced groundworker, you’ll understand the importance of health & safety in the workplace specifically understanding the importance of the health & safety at work act 1974.

As you’ll be out and about and seeing customers regularly, you’ll understand the importance of customer service and be able to communicate effectively, adapting your approach to suit the needs of the customer.

We will provide you with a company vehicle to get around during working hours, so you’ll need a full, UK driving licence.

**What’s in it for me**

We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:

- Flexible working - whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business’ needs
- A focus on colleague wellbeing - workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
- We invest in colleagues’ careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
- Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
- Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
- Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
- Enhanced leave
- We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives, and monthly and annual awards.

**Ready to apply?**

To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you’d be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.

We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

At present all interviews are being held using Microsoft Teams.