Craft Operative - Bricklayer

Ipswich Borough Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich Borough Council is seeking a skilled bricklayer for its Maintenance & Contracts team. You will be responsible for various tasks including laying bricks, wall tiling, and repairs. The role requires someone reliable and willing to learn, offering opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Generous holiday and sick pay

Subsidised parking

Public transport discounts

Free swimming and gym memberships

Personal and professional development opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in laying bricks and related tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Complete bricklaying tasks and other maintenance jobs.
• Drive and maintain the fleet vehicle.
• Record and allocate materials for jobs.

Skills

Laying bricks

Screeding floors

Wall tiling

Communication

Patience

Education

City & Guilds standards

Relevant craft qualifications

Job description

The role of a bricklayer at Maintenance & Contracts involves more than just renewing bricks. We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled individual with experience in laying bricks, screeding floors, laying vinyl floor tiles, wall tiling, and either experience with flat lay vinyl sheet flooring or willingness to learn new skills. Experience in external render repairs, concrete path repairs/renewal, manhole cover renewals, gully repairs, and guttering repairs or new rainwater downpipes would be beneficial.

Hours of work are 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, with a 1-hour lunch, and 8am – 3.30pm on Friday with a 30-minute lunch. You will be based at our main depot, Layard House, New Way, Ipswich IP2 0BX, and may work on IBC housing stock within any of the 4 Ipswich Town postcodes: IP1, IP2, IP3, or IP4. Work will be allocated via a mobile tablet, and you will be expected to complete jobs within the allotted timeframe, including emergency calls. You will accept and complete jobs, allocate materials on your handheld, and record detailed follow-up notes during job completion.

You will drive an Ipswich Borough Council fleet vehicle, which may be diesel or electric, and it will need to remain at the depot overnight. The vehicle will be stocked with imprest stock, replenished as you allocate materials for jobs. The role requires an enthusiastic person willing to learn, not limited to solely laying bricks. Candidates should be qualified to City & Guilds standards or hold relevant craft qualifications.

We seek punctual, reliable individuals who can remain calm and professional in difficult situations and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Patience, good listening skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. You must adhere to health and safety procedures and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Hours of work are 37 per week, Monday to Friday.

We offer a competitive salary, a career grade, an average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym memberships, a cycle purchase scheme, personal and professional development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working options, an Employee Assistance Programme, and the chance to work with great colleagues.

For more information, contact Repairs Manager Liz Abigail at 07921 492521 or [e-mail].

If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.

Download the Job Description and Person Specification for more details about this role: Job Description and Person Specification.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16th July 2025.

Early applications are encouraged, as we may interview candidates who meet the essential criteria before the closing date or close the opportunity once sufficient applications are received.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.