AEJ Management are an expanding facilities management service company, who provide security guards, cleaners, groundworkers, maintenance and landscapers to retail, shopping, trade, leisure and business parks across the UK.
Within the business, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Groundworker to join the team on a full time basis.
This role will involve collection from your home location in Colchester (but using our Chelmsford Head Office as a base to complete your weekly rota/tasks) and then travelling across the UK to cover the various different allocated jobs.
Important information for applicants
- Applicants must currently live in Colchester as they would be getting collected locally.
- Due to the locations of our sites, this role will require flexibility to work away which may also involve overnight stays of up to 4 nights throughout the working week.
- Some of the work we do requires the groundwork teams to occasionaly work nightshift so applicants must be flexible to work both day or night shifts if required.
- Full driving licence required
- This role will also be subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
Benefits
Pay: £19 per hour, increasing to £20 per hour after probation
Hours: 48 per week (minimum with days/nights generally being a max of 10 hrs)
Vehicle: Company van provided along with fuel card
Pension: Auto-enrolment with Penfold Pensions
Hols: 22 days per year (plus BH) plus 1 extra day for the week of your birthday
What do I need to do…
As a Groundworker, you are responsible for:
- General construction work in line with client requirements, including paving, kerbing, installing bollards / machines / equipment, foundation work, drainage, finishing works, surfacing, concreting etc.
- Ensuring full compliance with company and on-site client health and safety policy and requirements.
- Remedial tarmac and elastomac surface work
- Delivering a high-quality work in line with company and client expectations.
- Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required
Experience Skills required:
- Minimum of 12 months experience of working in grounds maintenance field.
- Experience of using a range of power tools and equipment.
- Proven experience in hand lay patching or potholing surface operations using tarmac or elastomac.
- CSCS Card.
- Ability to work at heights.
- Full driving licence (with no more than 6 endorsement points)
This role will require working away from home on a planned basis. Hotel accommodation and subsistence allowance is provided in line with our Expense Policy.
What you need to show….
- Proven experience within the groundworking sector is required.
- A can do and pro-active attitude.
- Attention to detail.
- Organisation and planning skills.
- Verbal and listening communications skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Flexibility.
- A proactive stance regarding the decision-making process.
- A role model against the company's values and expectations.
Experienced Groundworker in Colchester employer: AEJ Management
AEJ Management is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Chatham Quays where you can make a real difference in ensuring the safety and security of customers. With a focus on employee growth and development, we provide comprehensive training and support, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism. Join us for flexible working hours and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and prioritises customer service.
