Bricklayer

Bricklayer

Rotherham

Full Time, Permanent 37 Hours per week

Salary up to £34,031.75 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

About the role:

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Bricklayer to join our growing team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Rotherham. This is a practical, hands‑on role focused on delivering a wide range of bricklaying works, along with Minor roofing repairs, within occupied social housing properties.

With a consistent pipeline of work and a strong commitment to raising housing standards, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team making a real impact in the local community. We’re seeking someone who takes pride in their workmanship, works efficiently, and consistently delivers high‑quality results first time.

Duties:

• Building new brick walls
• Restoring damaged or deteriorated brickwork
• Identifying and repairing cracks or fractures in walls to prevent further damage and maintain safety
• Rendering full walls
• Mixing and applying mortar or adhesives to bind bricks and blocks
• Cutting bricks or blocks to size using hand or power tools
• Constructing foundations, retaining walls, and other structural elements
• Repointing brickwork to improve appearance and structural integrity
• Setting out and levelling courses to ensure accurate alignment
• Installing damp‑proofing or insulation materials where required
• Completing minor roofing repairs where required, including:
• Replacing damaged or slipped tiles
• Carrying out small‑scale felt repairs
• Making roofs safe following minor defects or leaks
• Applying decorative finishes or brick patterns as needed
• Working with other trades to coordinate site activities
• Maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring safe working practices
• Cleaning work areas and disposing of waste materials responsibly
• Adhering to health and safety regulations at all times

Role Criteria:

• Proven experience in bricklaying and confidence in carrying out all listed duties
• Flexibility to support minor roofing repair works when required
• Previous experience working within social housing environments
• Strong customer service skills, with a professional and respectful approach when working in occupied properties
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

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At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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