Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
We are looking for someone who has vast skills and knowledge of the bricklaying trade with bricklaying being the main focus of this role. You will be carrying out internal and external repairs to occupied tenanted properties in the Northumberland area.
To ensure we provide an efficient service for our customers, having experience in other trades is essential. You'll need to be a friendly and approachable individual with good communication and customer service skills. You'll also need to be organised and recognise the importance of delivering work right first time.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- NVQ L2 Bricklaying (essential) NVQ L3 (desired)
- Experience of working as a Bricklayer in the building trade either as a Bricklayer or as a multi-skilled Bricklayer
- Experience of working for a Social Landlord, housing association or council
- Associated trade skills of basic carpentry, plaster patching and floor/wall tiling would also be desirable
- Experience of delivering multi-trade work
- Ensure that all work is carried out safely in line with H&S regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Good organisational skills
- Experience of keeping jobs on track
- The drive to ensure works are completed quickly and efficiently
- Full clean driving License
- As you will be working within Customer's homes this role requires a DBS check
For further information about this role, please contact James Quinn (Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader) via email; james.quinn@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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