Location
Brixton Hill, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£40,404 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

About the Role
Join Lambeth Council’s Community Works team as a Groundworks Operative and play a vital role in maintaining and improving estate-based communal spaces across the borough. You will carry out a variety of groundworks including paving, concreting, fencing, and general ground repairs. Supporting small planned projects, you will ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently, accurately recording tasks using PDA and Schedule of Rates (SOR) systems. This role offers the opportunity to work within a skilled, supportive in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) committed to enhancing the appearance and safety of Lambeth’s estates while delivering excellent value for money.

About Us
Lambeth Council is committed to bold ambitions for the future of its communities through the Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. Our One Lambeth Programme fosters a culture connected by purpose, underpinned by values of Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough with over 317,600 residents and rich cultural heritage. We pride ourselves on providing quality services and fostering an inclusive workplace.

About the Team
Community Works is Lambeth’s in-house DLO delivering high-quality communal repairs, estate maintenance, and planned improvements. The team takes pride in making a visible difference to local communities by maintaining shared spaces and reducing reliance on external contractors.

Experience
- Skilled groundworker with hands-on experience in estate or construction settings.
- Proven ability to carry out paving, concreting, fencing, and ground repairs.
- Experience using PDAs or handheld technology to accurately record and close jobs.
- Strong health and safety awareness and adherence to safe working practices.
- Ability to code works correctly using Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes.

About You
- Customer-focused with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Motivated to contribute positively to local communities.
- We particularly welcome applications from Lambeth residents who want to help improve their local estates.

Qualifications
- No formal qualifications are specified; however, relevant groundworks experience is essential.
- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Candidates will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.