About the Company
B. W. May & Son Ltd is an established building contractor with around 50 in-house tradespeople, delivering construction, refurbishment, conservation, and heritage projects across Kent. Due to confirmed ongoing workloads, we are seeking a skilled Bricklayer with traditional lime work experience to join our directly employed workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- New brickwork, blockwork, and traditional lime mortar work (pointing & repointing).
- Brick and masonry repairs, underpinning, and structural alteration works.
- Rebuilding walls, piers, chimneys, forming openings, and installing lintels.
- Matching existing brickwork, bond, and mortar finishes on listed and heritage properties.
- Working accurately from drawings/specifications while maintaining clean and safe work areas.
Requirements
- Strong bricklaying experience with proven proficiency in traditional lime mortar.
- Good knowledge of traditional and modern construction methods.
- Reliable, detail-oriented approach with ability to work independently or in a team.
- Full UK driving licence and own basic hand tools.
- Experience on listed buildings, heritage properties, or structural repair works is a strong advantage.
- NVQ / City & Guilds in Bricklaying beneficial (practical experience fully considered).
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time employment with long-term work security.
- Competitive rates of pay based on experience.
- Use of company vehicle where required for site duties.
- Holiday entitlement, workplace pension scheme, and ongoing training.
- Varied, prestigious projects across Kent backed by an experienced management team.
Work Location: On the road
