Ground Worker

The Vacancy

WPS is seeking a skilled and reliable Groundworker/Hard Landscaper to join our team in Skelmersdale, delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services across social housing sites. This is a hands-on role requiring experience in a range of groundworks and property maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installing and relaying concrete flags
• Carrying out light brickwork and pointing
• Renewing and installing close board and panelled fencing
• Working on responsive maintenance contracts across social housing properties

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence – essential for site travel
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Groundworks or a related construction discipline
• Proven experience in domestic/residential maintenance environments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle and fuel card (subject to role requirements, used for work purposes only)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and quality

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.