Skilled Bricklayer required

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Tools and equipment access

Training and upskilling

Job summary

GS Bricklaying Pty Ltd in Tarneit, VIC is seeking a qualified Bricklayer to join our team. The role involves bricklaying, blockwork and stone work, reading plans, and maintaining site safety as per WHS requirements.

The position offers full-time hours, long-term career stability, and opportunities for ongoing training and upskilling, including licences and tickets where required.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying or equivalent recognised in Australia.
• Experience laying bricks, blocks and pre-cut stone in mortar for walls, foundations, arches and other structures.
• Current White Card and any state registration or licence required for the work.

Responsibilities

• Study building plans and specifications to determine materials and installation procedures.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding and trestles within safety guidelines.
• Set out walls, footings and openings using lines, levels and tapes.

Skills

Bricklaying

Reading plans

Safety awareness

Education

AQF Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Overseas equivalent recognised in Australia

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Tools

Masonry tools

Bricklaying tools

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Job Company The Job Company Pty Ltd on behalf of GS BRICKLAYING PTY LTD (ABN 54 665 526 821) is seeking skilled and qualified Bricklayer to join our team in Tarneit, VIC 3029. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in all the general duties and responsibilities of a skilled bricklayer, including laying bricks, blocks and stone to construct and repair walls, foundations, arches, chimneys and other structures; reading and interpreting plans and specifications; setting out and levelling work; mixing mortar; and maintaining a clean and safe worksite in line with WHS requirements.

Position : Bricklayer Salary : $80,000 plus superannuation Employment Type : Full-time (minimum 38 hours per week) Location : Tarneit, VIC 3029 Benefits Full-time, ongoing position with long-term career stability Paid annual leave, personal leave and public holidays under the National Employment Standards Supplied PPE, uniforms and safety equipment Access to well-maintained tools, equipment and workshop facilities Ongoing training and upskilling, including licences and tickets where required Supportive, safety-focused team environment

Task & responsibilities

Studying building plans, drawings and specifications to work out the materials needed, dimensions and installation procedures Erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding and trestles Setting out and marking positions of walls, footings and openings using string lines, levels, squares and measuring tapes Sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and installing damp-proof courses Mixing mortar, grout and concrete to the correct consistency by hand or with a mechanical mixer Spreading layers of mortar with trowels to act as a base and binder for bricks and blocks Laying bricks in rows, patterns and shapes, and spreading mortar between joints Embedding bricks and blocks in mortar and removing excess mortar Building walls, foundations, partitions, piers, arches, chimneys, fireplaces and other structures from brick, block and pre-cut stone Checking vertical and horizontal alignment using spirit levels, laser levels, plumb lines and straight edges Cutting, shaping and finishing bricks and stone with masonry saws, grinders, brick hammers and bolsters, and shaping bricks to fit irregular spaces Installing wall ties, lintels, flashings, weep holes and reinforcement in line with specifications and building codes Finishing and tooling mortar joints, and cleaning down completed brickwork Repairing, repointing and maintaining brickwork, cement blocks and related structures Laying segmental pavers and building retaining walls, steps and landscaping features as required Handling and moving materials safely by hand or with lifting equipment Working in line with WHS procedures, safe work practices and company quality standards, and keeping the worksite clean and safe

Qualification & experience

AQF Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, or an equivalent overseas trade qualification recognised in Australia Proven experience laying bricks, blocks and pre-cut stone in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures Current White Card (General Construction Induction) and any state registration or licence required for the work Experience reading and interpreting building plans, drawings and specifications to determine materials, dimensions and installation procedure.

About Company

GS Bricklaying Pty Ltd (ABN 54 665 526 821) is a bricklaying and blocklaying contractor based in Tarneit, servicing residential and commercial projects across western Melbourne. We work with builders, developers and homeowners on new homes, extensions, retaining walls, feature brickwork and repairs. We take pride in quality workmanship, finishing jobs on time and keeping our sites safe and tidy. Our team is small and hands-on, so every member plays an important part in delivering work our clients can rely on.

We are looking for a skilled Bricklayer who shares our commitment to quality and safety to join us as we continue to grow.