Job Description

Annual salary: up to 31,513.64
Bricklayer
CaerphillyFull-Time, Permanent RoleSalary up to 31,513.64 PA
Celtic Horizons is a forward-thinking organisation committed to enhancing the lives of our communities and customers. We take pride in delivering an outstanding service to our customers, ensuring their homes are safe, comfortable and well-maintained. We deliver over 35,000 annual repairs, Void refurbishments and planned upgrades, Celtic Horizons also delivers estate services for United Welsh, including gas servicing, grounds maintenance, cleaning and facility management.
Celtic Horizons was the first wholly owned subsidiary of its kind formed by United Welsh who have entered into a partnership with Mears Group. Celtic Horizons care for over 6500 properties spanning over 11 local authority areas in South Wales.
About the Role
As a Bricklayer your role will involve performing a variety of repair and maintenance tasks, such as flagging, blocking holes, repairing pavements and walls and cleaning cavities, all while ensuring high standards and adherence to budget and time constraints.
You must have the necessary certifications and maintain a professional demeanour when interacting with customers and stakeholders, gathering feedback as needed. Utilising a handheld device (PDA) for task management, timesheets, and stock control is essential. Additionally, you'll be responsible for keeping company assets in good condition, managing materials, attending meetings and training sessions.
As a bricklayer, you will have the know how to deliver on the following responsibilities:External works/civils, hard and soft landscaping and groups maintenance Working alongside colleagues to develop a robust planning strategy Construction of paving, brickwork, concreting and rendering Exceptional people skills, required to build a strong and long lasting experience to our clients.

Role Criteria:NVQ level 2 qualification in bricklaying Previous hands-on experience as a Bricklayer Have own hand tools Full, clean UK driving licence Preferably, knowledge of other core trades such as carpentry, plumbing other external work
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits we can offer you25 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

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 DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Lauren Bellini (lauren.bellini@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.