Job Description

Salary: 28,163 - 30,559 per annum

Grade: G

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Location: Richmond Area, North Yorkshire

Are you a

qualified Bricklayer

looking to expand your skills in a rewarding maintenance role?



If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking dedicated Bricklayer (Maintenance Operative) to join our Housing Standards Team.



This team plays a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing maintenance and improvement of social housing across North Yorkshire.

About Our Housing Standards Maintenance Team:

The Housing Standards Maintenance team is responsible for ensuring that the Council's social housing portfolio, comprising approximately 8,400 dwellings, is maintained to the highest standards. We work to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements, providing safe and comfortable homes for tenants.

The Role:

As a Bricklayer (Maintenance Operative), your primary responsibility will be to carry out essential repairs and maintenance to the social housing stock, ensuring compliance with Decent Housing Standards and other regulatory frameworks.



This is a customer-focused, mobile role where you'll carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance in tenanted properties. You will use mobile technology to manage and receive your work orders.



Key Responsibilities:


Perform repairs relevant to your trade -

Bricklayer.

Record and track equipment and materials used during repairs Adhere to Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices Participate in mandatory and professional development training Carry out maintenance and repair work in other trades where necessary Ensure the proper maintenance and safety of the work vehicle, including daily safety checks

What You'll Bring:

We are looking for candidates who possess:


Relevant qualifications and experience in

bricklaying.

Practical experience in domestic maintenance and repair, including familiarity with the tools, materials, and machinery used Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with tenants and other team members professionally and courteously In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety and Building Regulations A broad understanding of other trades associated with housing maintenance The ability to provide out-of-hours emergency cover on a rota basis

What We Offer:

Joining us comes with a range of excellent benefits, including:


Generous Holiday Entitlement: Start with 28 days, rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year, plus public holidays.
Pension Scheme:for your future with a 22.6% contribution to the local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Access discounts on gym memberships across the county, helping you stay fit and healthy.
Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy discounts across hundreds of popular UK retailers, helping youmoney on everyday purchases. Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

How to Apply:

For more information, or if you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Geoff Bradley at Geoff.bradley@northyorks.gov.uk



To apply, simply click "Apply," register your details, and upload your CV (without personal details).

Key Documents

Job description

Total Rewards

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025


Interview Date: TBC

Additional Information:

Please refer to the attached for further details on responsibilities and requirements.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

Bricklayer Maintenance Operative

Salary:

28,163 - 30,559

Posted:

05/06/2025

Closing date:

25/06/2025

Closing time:

23:59