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

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