Job Title: Bricklayer/Plasterer
Overall Purpose of Job:
To carry out bricklaying and plastering tasks to a high standard in occupied and empty properties, in a courteous and polite manner and in accordance with the relevant safety regulations and organisational policies and procedures.
We offer all our employees a great package of benefits too, including:
1. Competitive salary £33,010.88 which is benchmarked against other employers.
2. Enrolment on our Aviva pension scheme (9.5% employer contribution).
3. 30 days holiday (plus extra days off for Bank Holidays/Birthdays).
4. Health care scheme.
5. Flexible/agile working, plus the option to work from home if your role allows.
6. Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
7. Continual professional development including management development.
8. A dedicated health and wellbeing programme (access to a variety of support and free benefits).
9. Time out of work to carry out volunteer opportunities.
Main Responsibilities:
* To undertake internal and external bricklaying works to properties and other buildings including but not limited to:
o Repairs to brickwork.
o Laying or levelling concrete floors.
o Laying or levelling paving slabs and edging.
o Lay or renew concrete paths.
o Building and repairing brick corners, pillars and piers.
o Building and repairing cavity walls.
o Pointing for facework.
o Creating or bricking up door and window openings.
o Creating ramps and steps.
o Repairing/replacing damp courses.
o Install and maintain balustrades.
o Install and repair fencing and fence posts.
o Carry out drainage repairs.
o Remove, install and repair floor and wall tiling involving ceramic and thermoplastic tiles.
* Identify and rectify defects in brickwork as required and take the necessary remedial actions.
* To undertake internal and external plastering and rendering works to properties and other buildings including but not limited to:
o Mixing plastering materials.
o Cutting and fixing plasterboard to walls and ceilings.
o To cut and fix angle beads around window and door reveals.
o To prepare surfaces before plastering.
o To plaster walls, ceilings and reveals using all types of plaster and plasterboard.
o To render walls.
o Remove, replace/repair damaged plasterwork.
o To carry out render repairs to properties externally and coat with proprietary textured coatings.
* To carry out other minor repairs to walls in the course of making them suitable for painting/decorating.
* Identification and categorisation of damp and mould root causes.
* Development and delivery of works required to rectify damp and mould within skill set.
* To be customer focused at all times and have the ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels.
* To work with various forms of technology including an iPad to ensure tasks are deployed and completed correctly and efficiently.
* The post holder will be expected to be aware of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children and report any concerns via Ongo's Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skill & Experience Required:
* Relevant trade qualifications in bricklaying/5 years bricklaying experience.
* City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Plastering.
* Experience of property repairs, construction techniques and maintenance work.
* Knowledge in the use and maintenance of tools, plant and machinery relevant to the trade.
* Good knowledge of Health and Safety at Work practices.
* Ability to carry out dynamic risk assessments.
* Understanding of COSHH regulations.
* Customer Care orientated and dedicated to the provision of a high-quality service.
* Full Driving Licence.
* Basic IT skills.
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