Bricklayer

North East Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a vibrant city! Join a dedicated team that is committed to enhancing the lives of residents through essential public services. As a skilled bricklayer, you will play a crucial role in major highway projects and environmental improvements, ensuring safety and quality in every task. This role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a real difference and grow in your career, this is the perfect chance to contribute to a thriving community.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Pension Options

Learning and Development Opportunities

Retail Discounts

Wellbeing Programs

Union Membership Options

Qualifications

• Experience as a bricklayer with knowledge of health and safety.
• Ability to read detailed plans and work within regulations.

Responsibilities

• Construct retaining walls, boundary walls, and steps.
• Provide advice to colleagues and apprentices while ensuring safety.

Skills

Bricklaying

Construction Health and Safety

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Time Served as Bricklayer

Job description

Do you like working outdoors? Would you like to make a real difference in the City?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone who is time served as a bricklayer on the Network Management and Construction team.

Who we are

Newcastle is an ambitious City, it always has been. It's an iconic City with a rich heritage but one that also shapes the future of the region.

Here at Newcastle City Council, we have a real passion to improve the lives of residents and visitors in the City through the wide variety of essential public services we deliver and the relationships we influence. From our City leaders to every member of our team, we’re all committed to making Newcastle a City that is vibrant and thriving.

We want you to help us make Newcastle a great place to work, visit, and live in.

Our values

Everyone who works within one of our valuable public services makes an important contribution to delivering our vision and priorities of the city. How we do things is as important as what we do. In everything we do, we strive to embed and live the Council’s values:

• Proud
• Fair
• Ambitious

What the role will involve

You will work on Major Highway Projects including Public Realm Works, Capital projects, and small, planned highway maintenance projects. Responsibilities include constructing retaining walls, boundary walls, and steps; interpreting detailed design drawings related to these works. You will provide advice and guidance to colleagues and apprentices while complying with Newcastle City Council's policies and procedures.

Who are we looking for?

We seek an individual with time served as a bricklayer, knowledgeable about construction-related health and safety issues, to support environmental improvement schemes on residential properties across the city. The candidate should be a team player with attention to detail, capable of reading detailed plans, and working within regulations to ensure safety for residents and visitors.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and pension, with options for AVC schemes.
• A generous annual leave allowance and the option to buy additional leave.
• Family-friendly policies including various types of leave for different circumstances.
• Flexible working arrangements such as agile, part-year, compressed hours, and flexitime.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, access to physiotherapy, counselling, eye tests, and wellbeing programs.
• Support from Mental Health First Aiders and participation in staff networks.
• Union membership options and a staff travel scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities, including induction, e-learning, apprenticeships, and resource centers.
• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Retail discounts at various high street and online stores.

Why work for us?

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our team delivers vital services and maintains infrastructure that benefits our communities.

If you want to be part of a team making a citywide difference, we want to hear from you.

For more information, contact Allan Sage at 0191 2781984 or [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 14th May 2025.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk by selecting 'Apply Now' and completing the online form. Ensure your email inbox is checked for communications regarding your application.