Bricklayer

Responsibilities

• Building new brick walls
• Restoring damaged or deteriorated brickwork
• Identifying and repairing cracks or fractures in walls to prevent further damage and maintain safety
• Rendering full walls
• Mixing and applying mortar or adhesives to bind bricks and blocks
• Cutting bricks or blocks to size using hand or power tools
• Constructing foundations, retaining walls, and other structural elements
• Repointing brickwork to improve appearance and structural integrity
• Reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications
• Setting out and levelling courses to ensure accurate alignment
• Installing damp-proofing or insulation materials where required
• Working with other trades to coordinate site activities
• Maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring safe working practices
• Cleaning work areas and disposing of waste materials responsibly
• Adhering to health and safety regulations on-site
• Applying decorative finishes or brick patterns as needed
• Role Criteria:
• Experienced in bricklaying
• Customer service focused approach
• Full UK driving licence
• Desirable:
• Multi skilled experience in a wet trade (e.g. plastering & tiling)
• Benefits we can offer you
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform
• All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
• To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
• Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
• Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
• Francesca Swan (francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
• At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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Additional Information

Annual salary: up to £36,509.20 Bricklayer Spennymoor Full Time, Permanent Salary £36,509.20 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card We're looking for an experienced and hardworking Bricklayer to join our growing team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract. This is a practical, hands-on role focused on delivering a wide range of bricklaying duties within occupied social housing properties. With a consistent pipeline of work and a strong commitment to raising housing standards, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team making a real impact in the community. We're seeking someone who takes pride in their craft, works efficiently, and consistently delivers high-quality results from the outset.

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