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Elite Operative : Domestic Groundworker
Join Gilmartins as an Elite Operative
Earn A GBP 50,000 Basic
We are building the best trade team in social housing repairs.
Gilmartins is expanding, and we are recruiting the very best operatives across South West London (Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth and Merton—willing to work in all areas) to join our Elite Operative team.
What We Offer
- GBP 50,000 basic salary
- Permanent, full-time employment with monthly pay
- Company van and fuel card (business use only)
- PDA and branded uniform
- Long-term job security with stable, local workloads
- Career progression opportunities
Elite Operative Characteristics
We are looking for operatives who:
- Take pride in delivering high-quality work
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Complete jobs right the first time
- Work professionally and safely at all times
- Communicate effectively with tenants and office teams
- Mentor and support other operatives
- Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
- Respect company vehicles, materials, and equipment
- Represent Gilmartins professionally daily
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This Role Is Not for Everyone
The Elite Operative position demands high standards, accountability, and responsibility. Successful candidates will:
- Consistently achieve strong KPI performance
- Maintain excellence in quality inspection scores
- Demonstrate unmatched reliability and timekeeping
- Keep vehicles stock-organised and controlled
- Maintain clean and professional vehicles
- Follow all health and safety and asbestos procedures
- Use technology and PDAs correctly
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Take personal ownership of jobs from start to finish
Experience & Asks
Applicants must possess:
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- Proven experience in social housing reactive maintenance
- (Where applicable) relevant trade qualifications
- Full manual driving licence — automatic vans not available
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working in occupied properties
- Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
Why Choose Gilmartins?
Gilmartins self-delivers its contracts using directly employed specialist teams. We pride ourselves on operational excellence and recognise that our staff are the face of our business.
We are building one of the strongest operational teams in the sector, investing in ambitious operatives who take pride in excellence.
If you are tired and want recognition and rewards beyond being "just another number"—apply if you believe you are among the best in your trade.
Apply today—positions are limited and hiring immediately.
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