Groundworker

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Grounds Worker to join our Fortem team at our Orbit Housing branch on a permanent basis. This will be based in Stratford Upon Avon, Leamington Spa and the surrounding areas of the patch so travel is essential Core hours Mon-Fri 8.00am- 4.30pm with a Van and Fuel card provided The role involves carrying out all aspects of general Ground Work which includes fencing, slabbing, and basic carpentry Ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of Supervision. You will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters. You will also operate within company Health and Safety guidelines and remain up to date with technical and legal requirements of your skill areas.

The Customer

Fortem's contract with Orbit Housing covers over 17,000 properties across Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Nuneaton, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Bedford. We have multiple workstreams, including Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works and Re-Roofing. We're proud to say we're the most recent winners of branch of the year here at Fortem, one of the reasons being our excellent internal progression opportunities due to growth within the contract

Duties and Responsibilities

Groundworker responsibilities will include:
• Carry out general groundwork and laying slabs
• Collect and dispose of rubbish from external areas
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants
• Follow all health and safety procedures while on site
• Accurately log work completed and add in updates using an electronic device ( PDA on smart phone)

What you will need

Essential Criteria Extensive experience in Ground Work Cat and Genny Experience in covering a number of trades and waste management Excellent interpersonal skills Be pro-active in resolving problems Full UK Driving licence No Driving bans within past 5 years Must be able to successfully pass a basic DBS check Desirable: NVQ2 Building Maintenance Operative NVQ2 Bricklaying Qualified by experience will be considered Social Housing experience

Benefits

• A company van and fuel card for work purposes
• PPE provided
• Annual bonus
• Annual pay review
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total)
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Private pension
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

Who we are

Fortem are Social Housing property experts. It is our sole focus, and the only sector we have worked in since inception in 2002. We successfully deliver works across three workstreams – Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit. Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters. We are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, we benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand – whilst as a standalone business within the Group, we maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace. Our success is due to our people. They are passionate, committed and care about what we deliver for our clients and partners and residents. We take pride in developing our employees and supporting them to achieve their potential. For us, a sustainable future is about ensuring we continue to develop our people for our future needs and recruiting the right talent. Our culture, built around Courage, Care and Respect, ensures that we always deliver not only the job done but, most importantly, the job done in the right way. We are Investors in People – Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. If you need any assistance with your application, please contact our team at

Job Reference: FOR04346