Groundworks Operative chez London Borough of Lambeth BU

Community Works: Groundworks Operative

SO1: Starting salary £40,404 per annum incl LW

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Community Works is Lambeth’s in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), delivering high-quality communal repairs, estate-based maintenance, and planned improvement works across the borough. Our focus is on maintaining and enhancing shared spaces, improving the appearance and safety of our estates, and delivering excellent value for money by reducing reliance on external contractors. You’ll be joining a skilled, supportive team who take pride in their work and in making a visible difference to the communities we serve.

About the Role:

We are looking for experienced Groundworkers to carry out estate-based maintenance and improvement works. Duties include paving, concreting, fencing, and general ground repairs. You will also support small, planned projects, ensuring all works are carried out safely and recorded accurately using PDA/SOR systems. Accurate logging and coding of all jobs via PDA/SOR is essential.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Skilled groundworker with hands-on experience in estate or construction settings.
• Ability to carry out paving, concreting, fencing, and ground repairs.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to work independently.
• Ability to code works correctly using SOR codes.
• Experience using PDAs or handheld technology to record and close jobs.

We particularly welcome applications from Lambeth residents who want to help improve their local estates.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description & Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Martin Smith [email protected] or Ahmet Eksi at [email protected] 

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. 

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.  Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.