Bricklayer

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
• Reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications
• Setting out and levelling courses to ensure accurate alignment
• Installing damp-proofing or insulation materials where required
• 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 on-site
• Applying decorative finishes or brick patterns as needed

• Experienced in bricklaying
• Customer service focused approach
• Full UK driving licence
• Desirable:
  Multi-skilled experience in a wet trade (e.g. plastering & tiling)

• Annual salary up to £36,509.20
• Company van & fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day organised by executive team
• Volunteering leave for paid volunteering in community
• Staff perks via Mears Rewards: discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, and more
• Family friendly policies
• Uniform provided

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.

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 have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

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.