Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION


Our Repairs and Maintenance teams play an important role in delivering our vision of providing great homes and great service. They offer vital support, ensuring that our homes are safe, warm, and dry, and where everything works; Places where our residents are proud to live.

About the role

We have a new opportunity for a Groundworker to join our Guinness Property team to deliver high standards of flagging, fencing, drainage and general grounds maintenance, ensuring that a customer focused service is delivered.



This is a full time, permanent role, covering various location within Havant working 39 hours per week Monday - Friday.



The successful candidate will live in/near Havant to be able to reach our customer locations in a timely manner. You must have a full UK driving licence and there is a requirement for a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.

We are looking for a motivated individual who:

Has the skills and experience to enable the completion of repairs at the first visit (first time fix). Can deal with the removal of debris and carry out minor brickwork. Provide accurate working information on operational activities, electronically or otherwise, in accordance with legislative and company requirements and procedures. Ensure all plant and equipment is fully functional, appropriately maintained and certificated with defects reported and waste materials disposed of correctly. Support the protection and safety of our customers by ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed and safeguarding concerns are appropriately identified, monitored, and reported. Work in a customer focused environment within agreed performance targets. Work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record data and information. Ability to carry out physical tasks in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.

Essential qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 (City & Guilds) Groundwork and General Construction Qualification or equivalent recognised competency in the required trade.

Guinness Property have an outstanding benefits package to reward hard work and commitment to our values, this includes:

Competitive salary of 35,104. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm on Monday - Thursday & 8:00am - 3:30pm on Friday. 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + option to buy Extra Holidays + Allowance increases with length of service. Company vehicle and fuel card for business use. Out of hours call out rota. Healthcare Cashback Plan. Pension Contributions - up to 9% matching contributions. 3 x Life Assurance. Employee Assistance Programme which includes access to face-to-face counselling, a stress helpline and tax, fitness and childcare advice. A benefit scheme which pulls together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make savings on everyday shopping, fashion, electronics, travel, leisure and days out.

This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.



If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all of the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria.



Role profile: https://jobs.guinness.org.uk/rps/Groundworker.pdf


The advertised salary includes a Market Supplement of 2000


The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.


ABOUT US


The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our residents' homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.



Job Identification
12781
Job Category
Repairs and Maintenance
Posting Date
09/25/2025, 08:13 AM
Apply Before
10/03/2025, 02:00 AM
Locations
Havant - East Street
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Salary
35,104Employee Benefits
https://jobs.guinness.org.uk/doc/GPBenefitsGradeA-D.docx
Recruitment Advisor
Chelsey Lindsay 01392 686387 chelsey.lindsay@guinness.org.uk