Maintenance - Groundworker

Working hours: 38.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm 

Contract: Full-time, permanent 

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) provides hard and soft FM services, grounds maintenance and energy services for single and multi-site locations throughout the UK. We work across sectors including education, healthcare, emergency services and commercial, assuring our customers of high-quality, best value and a sustainable approach.

RFM has grown significantly since its inception in 1999, with a turnover of £181m for FY2025 and employs more than 1500 people. We are now on a growth trajectory, with ambitious plans to grow the business to £300m turnover by 2030. Our plans for growth require RFM to ‘make the market’, and to be at the forefront of high value opportunities in the FM marketplace

• →Undertake a range of groundworks tasks on site as directed by the Groundworker Supervisor including; tarmacking, concreting, drainage, gullies, kerbs, paths, flagging, and making good.
• →To ensure the safe operation of all plant, equipment, and tools.
• →To always operate with safe working practices with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations, COSHH, Control of Infection, Waste Disposal etc in accordance with legislative requirements and policies and procedures of RFM.
• →To provide support and assistance to other RFM personnel on site in the delivery of contracted services.

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.  

• Previous experience working in FM environment & site environment.
• Good understanding of H&S and SSOW.
• RASWA trained (desirable)
• NPOURS - mini-digger/plant (desirable)
• The ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team and under pressure.
• Dedication and ambition to develop within the role.
• Must hold full driving licence.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work safely at all times.
• Ability to work within a team.

People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team you’ll be friendly, professional and care about the job you do; listen to customers and work with your colleagues to support them as a team; follow procedures that keep you and our customers safe and help us maintain high standards; share our pride in making a real difference.

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means… 

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.  

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.  

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.  

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson. 

In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits including:

• Company van (company use only)
• 33 days annual leave 
• Private pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts at restaurants, retailers, cinema and more
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free Health & Wellbeing and Life Management Support for you and your family

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves. 

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you.