Mason

Kirklees Council; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Kirklees is seeking a Masonry Operative to manage masonry work across communities. The ideal candidate will possess a City and Guilds or NVQ level 2 in Masonry and have experience in public buildings and tenanted properties. Responsibilities include flexibly traveling to deliver services, maintaining accurate records, and fostering relationships with clients. This role requires excellent communication skills and physical fitness for various tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience working in tenanted properties and public buildings.
• Experience with external works such as flagging and pointing.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout Kirklees to perform masonry duties.
• Complete relevant records using a handheld mobile device.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer care skills

Ability to work independently

Physical fitness for manual tasks

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ level 2 in Masonry

Job description

Overview

Homes and Neighbourhoods currently manages 22,000 homes for Kirklees Council. Working with our communities it is our vision to provide, ‘Quality Homes and Services in successful communities’. We take our vision seriously and work hard to achieve this.

Job Description

As a Masonry Operative you will travel throughout Kirklees and surrounding areas to deliver the duties of this role and meet the needs of the business and its customers. You will be expected to work flexibly, around core hours, based on an annual hour’s allowance with the needs of the business being the priority. You may also be required to work overtime. You will have excellent communication and customer care skills to effectively liaise with a variety of customers and clients both internally and externally.

You may be required to work from a handheld mobile device and complete relevant records to ensure the department has up to date and accurate information.

You will build and maintain effective working relationships and communication links and be a representative of Kirklees Council with internal and external clients and customers.

You will work with colleagues across the organisation in line with Kirklees Councils core behaviours and values and contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s purpose, vision and objectives.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds or NVQ level 2 in Masonry.
• Experience of working in tenanted properties, together with public buildings and schools.
• Experience of working independently on external works across an estate, for example Flagging, pointing, and installing Ramps.

Requirements

• A Full valid UK driving licence and ability to pass the Kirklees Council van test.
• Be physically fit to bend, lift, carry, work at heights and in confined spaces while carrying out your duties.

Contact

Alfie Robb is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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