Ground worker

Umbrella - 30.70 per hour

As a Ground Worker you will be responsible for the installation repair maintenance and inspection of street furniture and public realm infrastructure across Southwark. This includes highways parks housing estates open spaces bollards lamp columns posts and other public assets.

• Install maintain and repair non-illuminated street furniture.
  
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance works.
  
• Excavate and install lamp columns posts bollards and feeder pillars.
  
• Undertake repairs to public realm infrastructure.
  
• Operate plant tools machinery and equipment safely.
  
• Read and interpret technical drawings plans and specifications.
  
• Identify and organise materials and equipment required for works.
  
• Maintain stock levels and manage tools and materials.
  
• Use handheld and vehicle-based technology to record works completed.
  
• Carry out site inspections and make safe any public safety hazards.
  
• Record asset information and update management systems.
  
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and risk assessments.
  
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE.
  
• Respond to emergency callouts and public realm defects where required.
  
• Liaise with members of the public contractors and council teams.
  
• Work across highways parks estates and open spaces.
  

• Previous Groundworker experience.
  
• Experience installing and repairing street furniture.
  
• Experience with excavation and reinstatement works.
  
• Experience working on highways public realm landscaping parks or construction projects.
  
• Experience using power tools plant and construction equipment.
  
• Experience reading drawings and specifications.
  
• Experience working to Health & Safety standards.
  
• Experience undertaking reactive and planned maintenance works.
  
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
  

• Relevant Groundworks Construction Highways Civil Engineering or Maintenance experience.
  
• CSCS Card desirable.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence desirable.
  
• Right to Work in the UK.
  

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  
• Location: Copeland Road Depot London SE15 3SN.
  
• Site-based role across Southwark.
  
• Contract Length: 3 months.
  
• Supplier Submission Deadline: 9th October 2026.
  
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
  
• Apply ASAP.