Maintenance Bricklayer

Maintenance Bricklayer 

Salary: £33,500 

Trowbridge, Melksham and surrounding areas 

Permanent 

Full time (40 hrs) 

Closing date: 1 December 2024 

The role 

We are looking for a maintenance bricklayer to join our friendly Response team as they undertake a variety of tasks across our social housing properties. 

Whilst this role will require solid experience in brickwork, your time will be split between bricklaying and numerous other tasks, including fencing, concreting, groundworks and landscaping. 

Our properties are located across the Melksham and Trowbridge area. Alongside excellent benefits, you will also receive a company vehicle and fuel card to cover your travel to and from site. 

On any given day you may find yourself: 

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  Removing walls and ceilings 

  
  


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  Carrying out repairs and alterations to existing stone, walling, pointing, screeding, and drainage construction 

  
  


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  Fencing 

  
  


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  Laying tarmac, patio slabs, concrete paths, key clamp rails and carrying out adaptation works 

  
  


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  Decorating and simple joinery tasks 

  
  


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  Identifying, quantifying and sourcing required materials. 

  
  

What we need 

To do well in this role, it would be good if you had the following skills and experience: 

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  Approachable and self-motivated, capable of motivating others through effective working relationships 

  
  


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  Collaborative team player who recognises the value of good working relationships with others 

  
  


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  City in Guilds/ NVQ level 2 in bricklaying / trowel occupations or equivalent demonstrable experience 

  
  


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  Ability to manage own workload and manage time effectively 

  
  

Who we are 

Selwood Housing Group is a not-for-profit housing association committed to providing affordable local homes for our customers. We have nearly 7,000 homes for affordable rent and shared ownership in Wiltshire, Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset and employ over 300 staff from our offices in Trowbridge and Melksham. 

What we offer 

Our main benefits include; 

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  27 days holiday plus bank holidays 

  
  


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  2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday and one over Christmas 

  
  


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  Buy / sell up to 5 days holiday 

  
  


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  Life assurance 

  
  


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  Flexible working 

  
  


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  Competitive pension (we put in 9%, you put in 4%, for a 13% total) 

  
  


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  Cycle to work scheme 

  
  


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  Perks at Work 

  
  

At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us. 

We’re keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, that works for everyone. 

The closing date of this advert is subject to change based on the volume of applications or the hiring timeline.