Bricklayer

IMPROVING FUTURES

We are on the hunt for a Bricklayer to join our high performing Repairs Team based in Leabrooks. This is a great opportunity to showcase the skills you’ve acquired in your career so far, so, if you’re a talented tradesperson, looking for a permanent role with a company that aims to provide excellent customer experiences, we want to hear from you.

You’ll be part of a growing Repairs Team, visiting customers’ homes and carrying out bricklaying, plastering, tiling, concreting and roof repairs, demonstrating your eye for detail and excellent standards.

At interview you’ll need to show us your full clean driving licence and to be considered you’ll need to have Minimum of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Bricklaying.

You’ll have use of one of our company vans visiting our customers’ homes, fixing various issues and taking pride in a job well done, knowing that you’ve made a real difference to our customers.

A few key points from our role profile

  • To carry out a range of bricklaying, concreting, roofing and plaster patching and jobbing bricklaying work such as pointing, roof repairs in and around domestic properties.
  • Minimise disruption to customers and ensure compliance with safe methods of working in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act, Building Regulations & FHG’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy.
  • Maintain effective communication with the Supervisory/ administration and management staff passing on information, concerns, and problems with regard to any jobs.
  • Attend pre-arranged responsive repair appointments to carry out work or contact customers directly to make access arrangements.

Sounds like me, so what are you offering?

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You’ll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

Your weekly hours of work would be 37, Mon - Thurs 8:00am till 4:00pm, Fri 8:00am till 3:30pm with 30 minutes break for lunch break, paid monthly. You'll also get 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and concessionary days holiday at Christmas.

We’re proud to be Investor in People Platinum award – the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work.

To start your Futures Journey, take a look at our Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.

Futures is a great place to work with a fantastic, positive and 'can do' culture supporting our people to deliver fantastic results. Every one of our team members is helping us achieve our vision of 'Great places, great services and great tomorrows' for people and communities across the East Midlands. We don't just provide homes - we support our customers, helping them to thrive and to achieve this we all need to thrive in our jobs too. So, we invest in our people to give them the skills, the tools and the flexibility to do a great job.

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