Ground Worker

Axis Europe

The Role

Overview

Perform groundworks, bricklaying, paving, drainage, reinstatement for housing

Key Responsibilities

  • groundworks
  • tool maintenance
  • risk assessments
  • mobile reporting
  • apprentice support
  • customer service

Tasks

-Support apprentices and uphold Axis’s high standard of customer service. -Undertake tasks such as paving, concrete works, minor drainage repairs, fencing, and path reinstatement. -Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicles in good condition. -Collaborate with supervisors, planners and admin teams to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery. -Carry out day-to-day groundworks and brickwork repairs, reinstatement and renewals. -Work across occupied residential properties and be available to participate in out-of-hours support or emergency callout rota when required. -Conduct risk assessments and comply with all Health & Safety requirements. -Deliver high-quality workmanship, ensuring all works are completed on time and to specification. -Record work accurately via the Axis mobile app and submit all required documentation.

Requirements

  • time management
  • health & safety
  • cscs card
  • bricklaying
  • driving licence
  • communication

What You Bring

-Excellent time management and communication skills -Health & Safety training (Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, Working at Heights, etc.) -Strong attention to detail and safety awareness -Valid CSCS card -Ability to read and follow job instructions accurately -Proven experience in bricklaying and groundworks within social housing or maintenance environments -Full UK driving licence and well-maintained tool kit

Benefits

-Company van and fuel card for work purposes -Long-service awards at key milestones -Ongoing training, support and progression, Axis promotes from within -Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee -23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays -Competitive annual salary -1 paid volunteer day each year -Perkbox - discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing

The Company

About Axis Europe

-Provides planned maintenance, responsive repairs and refurbishment across housing, heritage, education, public and commercial sectors. -Built a reputation as a trusted long‑term partner for large building owners, landlords, housing associations and local authorities. -Operates from its London base with six regional UK offices. -Typical projects range from social housing repairs and heritage restoration to commercial refurbishments and public‑sector maintenance. -Maintains a values‑led, service‑focused culture rooted in its family origins and long service in the sector.

Sector Specialisms

Housing

Social Housing

Schools

Commercial Offices

Heritage Properties

Retail

Education

Public

Local Government