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Groundworker

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Posted on Jul 3, 2026 by CV-Library
Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£16 - £16 Hourly
Full-Time
Groundworker
Cornwall
Permanent – 40 hours per week
£16per hour

Are you an experienced Groundworker looking for a secure, permanent role with a growing and forward-thinking contractor?
We are working with one of the UK's leading providers of property maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit services, to recruit a Groundworker to join their team covering the Cornwall area.

Working within the Social Housing and Public Sector, you'll carry out a wide variety of groundwork and external maintenance works, helping to improve homes and communities across the region.

* Carry out all aspects of groundwork on domestic and social housing properties

* Remove, repair and relay paving, slabs and flagstones

* Prepare and lay new concrete paths, ramps and footings

* Excavate trenches, holes and foundations as required

* Identify and rectify defects to external groundworks

* Operate hand tools and light machinery safely and efficiently

* Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations

* Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment

* Work collaboratively with colleagues and other trades to deliver projects on time

* Provide excellent customer service when working in occupied properties

About You

* Proven experience as a Groundworker

* Experience working on construction sites and domestic properties

* Ability to carry out physically demanding work

* Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures

* Full UK Driving Licence

* IT Literate

What's on Offer?

* Hourly rate up to 16ph based on a 40 hour week

* Uplifted rate when you are on call

* Company van and fuel card

* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Annual tool allowance

* Retail and lifestyle discount platform

* Employee wellbeing programme and counselling support

* Enhanced family leave policies

* Ongoing training and career development opportunities

* Recognition and reward schemes

* Permanent, full-time employment with a growing national contractor

Other:
Please note that employees are subject to background, identity and security checks. A clean driving license, or 3 points maximum is preferred due to insurance requirements. There is an on call rota which you will be a part of, however you will receive a rate uplift for this.

For a confidential discussion, contact Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed) or apply today with your CV.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background

Reference: 225328004

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Groundworker

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Posted on Jul 3, 2026 by CV-Library

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Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£16 - £16 Hourly
Full-Time
Groundworker
Cornwall
Permanent – 40 hours per week
£16per hour

Are you an experienced Groundworker looking for a secure, permanent role with a growing and forward-thinking contractor?
We are working with one of the UK's leading providers of property maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit services, to recruit a Groundworker to join their team covering the Cornwall area.

Working within the Social Housing and Public Sector, you'll carry out a wide variety of groundwork and external maintenance works, helping to improve homes and communities across the region.

* Carry out all aspects of groundwork on domestic and social housing properties

* Remove, repair and relay paving, slabs and flagstones

* Prepare and lay new concrete paths, ramps and footings

* Excavate trenches, holes and foundations as required

* Identify and rectify defects to external groundworks

* Operate hand tools and light machinery safely and efficiently

* Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations

* Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment

* Work collaboratively with colleagues and other trades to deliver projects on time

* Provide excellent customer service when working in occupied properties

About You

* Proven experience as a Groundworker

* Experience working on construction sites and domestic properties

* Ability to carry out physically demanding work

* Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures

* Full UK Driving Licence

* IT Literate

What's on Offer?

* Hourly rate up to 16ph based on a 40 hour week

* Uplifted rate when you are on call

* Company van and fuel card

* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Annual tool allowance

* Retail and lifestyle discount platform

* Employee wellbeing programme and counselling support

* Enhanced family leave policies

* Ongoing training and career development opportunities

* Recognition and reward schemes

* Permanent, full-time employment with a growing national contractor

Other:
Please note that employees are subject to background, identity and security checks. A clean driving license, or 3 points maximum is preferred due to insurance requirements. There is an on call rota which you will be a part of, however you will receive a rate uplift for this.

For a confidential discussion, contact Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed) or apply today with your CV.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background
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