Bricklayer

Mears Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Mears Group in Folkestone is seeking an experienced Bricklayer to join our repairs team on a busy social housing contract. This full‑time, permanent role involves practical bricklaying and grounds work on occupied properties, with a focus on quality, safety, and timely delivery.

You will build new brick walls, restore brickwork, render walls, read construction plans, and work with other trades to coordinate activities.

Qualifications

• Experienced in bricklaying and confident in carrying out all listed duties.
• Previous experience working within social housing environments.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build new brick walls and restore damaged brickwork.
• Render full walls; mix and apply mortar or adhesives.
• Cut bricks to size using hand or power tools; lay foundations and walls.

Skills

Bricklaying

Driving licence

Job description

Annual salary: up to £33,174.00

Bricklayer

Folkestone

Full Time, Permanent

Salary up to £33,174 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

About the role:

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Bricklayer to join our growing team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Folkestone. This is a practical, hands‑on role focused on delivering a wide range of bricklaying and grounds working 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.

• 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 and confident in carrying out all listed duties
• Previous experience working within social housing environments
• Strong customer service skills, with a professional and respectful approach
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits we can offer you

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Pensions people
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• 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 – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• We have a range of internal forums that Aline with our company core values and beliefs including Mears Men, Women’s Heath, Pride at Mears, R.E.A.C.H, Women Operative support, Armed Forces, Women in Leadership, Diverse

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.

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.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.