Bricklayer

Karbon Homes; North East; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Bricklayer, where your skills will contribute to a culture of customer-first service and continuous improvement. In this role, you'll be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across domestic and non-domestic properties. You'll need to bring your bricklaying expertise, customer service skills, and a commitment to health and safety. This position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work flexibly across the North East, making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Qualification funding for courses

Company van provided

Qualifications

• Completed a recognized bricklayer trade apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Ability to deliver high-standard work in occupied and void premises.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering excellent repairs and maintenance services.
• Perform various trade disciplines including bricklaying and plumbing.

Skills

Bricklaying

Customer Service

Health and Safety Knowledge

Joinery

Plumbing

Plastering

Education

Bricklayer Trade Apprenticeship

Tools

Damp Proofing Systems

Drainage Systems

Concrete Tools

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Bricklayer

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Bricklayer to join and enhance our successful and growing Property Services Team working in our Responsive Repairs and Maintenance team.

About the role

We are looking for a Bricklayer to join the team to assist Karbon Homes in delivering an excellent repairs and maintenance service that promotes a culture of customer first and continuous improvement.

About you

You should have completed a recognised bricklayer trade apprenticeship or have equivalent relevant experience and possess all the skills necessary to deliver all aspects of work to a high standard in occupied and void, domestic and non-domestic, premises ranging from minor repairs to the installation of major components. For example, experience would be expected in the following areas:

• Concrete step, path and driveway experience renewal and repair.
• Experience of repair and replacing paving and flagging.
• Rake out and re-point experience, with desired knowledge of the installation of heli-bar and lintel replacement.
• Experience of preservation work desirable such as relevant brickwork repairs and also the installation of damp proofing systems.
• Experience of drainage systems such as field drains and aco systems.

The role has a multi-skilled element, whereby it is expected that the successful applicant will be able to undertake different trade disciplines in the undertaking of their role such as joinery, plumbing and plastering. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate this at interview stage with relevant examples.

You should hold relevant qualifications (refer to person specification) and also have experience of the trade.

Customer service skills are essential for this role as is an excellent knowledge of health and safety.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

About our team

The successful candidate will work in our Responsive Repairs and Maintenance team led by the Operations Team Manager: Chris McCabe. This will predominantly be in the Chester-le-Street area but you will be required to be flexible and work across the whole of the North East when business needs are required. If you require further information about the role, please contact Chris McCabe on [e-mail].

Key Information

It's important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Bricklayer - Permanent
• Salary is 32,340 per annum
• Location: Based at our Greengates depot, working in Chester -le- Street
• Hours: 37 Hours per week
• Working Patterns are 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm and 10am-6pm.
• The successful applicant will be required to work throughout the Northeast
• Company van provided
• The successful applicant will be required to participate in delivering our out of hours service (additional payments will apply).
• There may be an opportunity to earn additional money through overtime.

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years' service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website - https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Tuesday 18 March 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

To be confirmed

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact [e-mail]