Groundworker South East London

Title:  Groundworker South East London

Contract Type: Permanent Full time 40 hours per week 

Salary: £34,028 per annum

Grade:  5

Reporting Office: Sidcup DA14 5HU

Working Location: South East London, Lewisham and Bromley

Persona: Mobile/Field Based Worker 

Working Pattern: 8 to 5 Monday to Friday. Call outs per rota basis

Closing Date:  9th December 2025 at 11pm  

Please click here for the role profile - Groundworker Role

Benefits include:  Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…  

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Groundworker to become part of our in-house Maintenance Team.  A company vehicle for business use, PDA fuel card, Uniform and PPE and parking paid will all be provided.

The role will include all aspects of groundwork need to have experience in Fencing, Brickwork and pointing. Concrete works, and Slabbing. We welcome knowledge of additional trades.

Candidates will have experience in drainage repair and renewing, flagging, fencing, concrete works, tarmac patching, and manhole repairs. We also carry out High Pressure water jetting of drains, experience of jetting isn't required as full training will be provided to the right candidate.

The focus will be on high-quality work, outstanding customer service and the right first-time attitude. You will be required to work as part of a larger team as part of this role.

The role requires a knowledge of building and housing preferably with the Social Housing Environment. Customer Service skills and ability to deal with vulnerable people.  

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email   

About L&Q: 

We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 

250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.  

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q. 

L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.  We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.  Click here to read more.  

At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. 

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us