About this role
Lambeth Council seeks an experienced Bricklayer for Community Works, its in-house Direct Labour Organisation. You will carry out estate-based works including bricklaying, pointing, blockwork, fencing, and repairs to walls and manholes. This role supports estate improvement projects with flexibility for related groundworks.
Duties focus on maintaining and enhancing shared spaces to improve appearance and safety of estates. Accurate logging and coding of all jobs via PDA/SOR is essential. Deliver excellent value for money by reducing reliance on external contractors.
Join a skilled, supportive team in vibrant Lambeth Borough, home to over 317,600 diverse residents. Community Works takes pride in making a visible difference to the communities served. Work stretches from Streatham to Waterloo, amid green spaces like Brockwell Park.
Align with Lambeth 2030 Plan and One Lambeth Programme, guided by values of Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. Particularly welcome applications from Lambeth residents improving local estates. Contact Mark Smith for informal discussion.
Requirements
- Qualified bricklayer (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
- Experience in brickwork, pointing, blockwork, and estate-based repairs
- Ability to support minor groundworks and estate improvement tasks
- Strong health and safety awareness
- Customer-focused approach and ability to work independently
- Ability to code works correctly using SOR codes
- Experience using PDAs or handheld technology to record and close jobs
Responsibilities
- Carry out bricklaying and pointing on estate-based works
- Perform blockwork and fencing repairs
- Repair walls and manholes
- Support estate improvement projects
- Undertake related groundworks
- Accurately log and code jobs via PDA/SOR
Benefits
- Starting salary £40,404 per annum incl LW
- Part of Lambeth Council's transformational One Lambeth Programme
- Pride in delivering high-quality communal repairs and maintenance
- Opportunity to make visible difference in local communities
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