Groundworker

EQUANS are recruiting for a Groundworker to be based in Oldham. This is a permanent full-time role working 37 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. 

General Overview

Joining our team, you’ll carry out a variety of technical service tasks within a social housing setting. You’ll manage all tools and equipment necessary for ground and building works, ensuring and materials ready prior to undertaking any tasks. Receiving and completing assigned tasks using a mobile device (with training provided), you’ll work efficiently and safely in line with best practice to achieve excellent customer experience.

Candidates will have previous experience as a Groundworker and will have experience in all aspects of external works such as fencing replacements, flagging, concreting, small tarmac works, small brickwork replacements and drainage remedials.

Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in relevant trade or equivalent, you’ll be customer focused and have a passion for completing high-quality repairs on time, first time. You must hold a valid Blue CSCS Card.

You must hold a valid full UK driving licence for a minimum of 12 months and have a Basic DBS check

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with the adherence to the Company quality standards including:
  • Compliance with specification
  • Compliance with materials / workmanship schedules
• High quality Customer Care must always act in a polite and professional manor.
• Maintain and care for all company tools.
• 1^st time fix to be achieved wherever possible.
• To use appropriate safety equipment
• To wear appropriate clothing / uniform
• To ensure areas of work are left clean and tidy at the end of the day.
• To be responsible for and take due care of the company van in accordance with the company car policy.
• To be responsible for holding keys for communal entrances, meter cupboards and allow access where appropriate.
• Liaison with the client, consultants, contract administrator, head office etc.
• Material co-ordination
• Ensure accurate / timely completion of any relevant documentation required on the contract.
• Any other reasonable management request

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

Skills and abilities

• Excellent organisational skills
• Current and Valid Full & Clean UK driving license
• Professional attitude and approach to work

Experience

• Up to date relevant industry related knowledge
• Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Key Attributes

• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible & adaptable
• Good communicator
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Well presented

• Reliable
• Polite and Courteous
• Customer Care focused
• Professional attitude to work

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 

 What’s next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence – empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey. »

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.  To find out more about this scheme please click here. 

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.