Job Description

General Operative - Groundworks Team

26,430 per annum + Benefits | Bath

Permanent |

Full Time

|

40 hours per week (8am to 5pm)

Your Work Ethic. Our Communities. Spaces Transformed.

Love working outdoors and want to make a real difference to where people live?


Our Groundworks team maintains and repairs the outdoor spaces that matter to our residents across Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire - and we need people who take pride in hands-on work to join us.


If you prefer being outside to being stuck indoors and you're not afraid to get your hands dirty, this could be perfect. You'll be part of a close-knit team of three, fixing the paths, walls and fences that keep our communities safe and looking their best.

What you'll be doing

Working Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, starting each day from your team van and travelling to properties across the region Working outdoors in all weathers as part of a supportive three-person team Repairing and replacing damaged sections of paths, fixing cracks and making surfaces safe Helping repair fencing including posts and panels to keep boundaries secure Assisting with brickwork repairs and pointing on existing walls Supporting multi-trade colleagues with small drainage repairs and installations Collecting and disposing of waste as part of keeping communities tidy Using basic tools and equipment to complete repairs efficiently Managing your van stock and materials to keep jobs moving

What you'll get in return

Beyond a competitive salary of 26,430 and the satisfaction of seeing the immediate difference your work makes to residents' daily lives, you'll get:

26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years Your birthday off as an extra holiday Up to 10% matched pension contribution Company van with full equipment and tools provided Regular team development opportunities Free parking at many of our locations Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing

More about you

We're looking for people who thrive on outdoor manual work:

Experience in manual labour

- construction, labouring, landscaping, groundworks or similar hands-on roles

Willingness to work outdoors

- comfortable working in all weather conditions year-round

Not afraid to get hands dirty

- this is practical, manual work that can be messy

Basic tool skills helpful

- any experience with tools, basic carpentry, or heavy lifting valued

Reliable character

- good attendance, punctual, and works well as part of a team

Full UK driving licence

- essential for travelling between properties

Physical fitness

- able to handle manual work including lifting and carrying

Whether you've worked on building sites, in landscaping, general labouring, or other outdoor roles, your practical experience and willingness to learn are what matter most.


We value people who take pride in their work and want to be part of a team that makes communities better places to live.

About Curo

We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.


We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers.


We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone - if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@curo-group.co.uk