groundworker jobs in Durham

Bricklayer/Groundworker

Full Time, 40 Hours

Monday – Thursday 08.00 – 17.00

Friday 08.00 – 14.00

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, long standing Building & Property Services Business based in Stockton-on-Tees. A family run business holding long established contracts with local authorities and with a proven track record in delivering high quality results and customer satisfaction.

We pride ourselves on our strong customer focus whilst always striving for professional excellence. Our team play a vital role in achieving this and we work hard to achieve a positive and progressive environment where everybody can thrive in their roles.

As a successful candidate you will have experience working as a Bricklayer/Ground Worker

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out bricklaying repairs including repointing, brick replacement, and minor structural repairs.
• Undertake groundwork tasks such as drainage repairs, concreting, excavation, and paving.
• Identify and rectify external causes of damp and water ingress.
• Install or repair drainage channels, gullies, and soakaways.
• Carry out excavation works in occupied/unoccupied properties safely and efficiently.
• Repair paths, steps, and external surfaces following remedial works.
• Work alongside damp & mould surveyors and multi-trade operatives.
• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas in occupied homes.
• Complete job sheets, reports, and photographic evidence where required
• Installation of helifix fixing rods
• All other aspects of brickwork/groundworks as required
• Adhere to company health & safety procedures and social housing compliance standards

General Responsibilities

We are committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation.

To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities.

Experience & Qualifications

• At least 2 years maintenance experience
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 qualification, or equivalent essential
• Time served

Personal Skills

• Encourage and supports other colleagues
• Has a 'can do/ will do’ attitude
• Keeps people informed of progress on key tasks
• Is open and honest
• Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner
• Professional behaviour at all times

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Fully expensed van
• Equipped with Hilti Plant
• 21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 25 days)
• Generous Pension
• PPE and Uniform
• Full Head Office support so you can get on with the job
• No need to source or schedule your own work or source your own materials
• Health & Safety training
• Regular skill training with other team members
• £300 yearly Tool Allowance – pro-rata
• Employee of the Month bonus scheme
• Profit sharing scheme
• Free breakfast every month

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,120.00-£35,360.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Experience:

• Bricklaying: 1 year (preferred)
• Masonry: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CSCS (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person