Bricklayer/Plasterer

Job Title:  BricklayerPlasterer

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:

• Competitive salary £33,010.88 which is bench marked against other employers
• Enrolment on our Aviva pension scheme (9.5% employer contribution)
• 30 days holiday (plus extra days off for Bank Holidays/Birthdays)
• Health care scheme
• Flexible/agile working, plus the option to work from home if your role allows
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Continual professional development including management development.
• A dedicated health and wellbeing programme (access to a variety of support and free benefits)
• 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:
• Repairs to brickwork
• Laying or levelling concrete floors
• Laying or levelling paving slabs and edging
• Lay or renew concrete paths
• Building and repairing brick corners, pillars and piers
• Building and repairing cavity walls
• Pointing for facework
• Creating or bricking up door and window openings
• Creating ramps and steps and
• Repairing/replacing damp courses
• Install and maintain balustrades
• Install and repair fencing and fence posts
• Carry out drainage repairs
• 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:
• Mixing plastering materials
• Cutting and fixing plasterboard to walls and ceilings
• To cut and fix angle beads around window and door reveals
• To prepare surfaces before plastering
• To plaster walls, ceilings and reveals using all types of plaster and plasterboard.
• To render walls
• Remove replace/ repair damaged plasterwork
• 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