Bricklayer

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply – you could be just who we\’re looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we\’re more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That\’s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK\’s leading Social Enterprise we\’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role You will complete repairs to customers\’ homes and conduct pre- and post-inspections, recording actions and outcomes. You\’ll carry out general repairs to properties and communal areas as directed by your supervisor or line manager, ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety guidelines and company policies. You\’ll monitor your expenditure, maintain accurate records, and focus on reducing costs while delivering value for money to customers. You will assist with scheduling work, supervise and train apprentices where applicable, and undertake training as directed by your line manager. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas of Leeds and Sheffield (S1 to S65) Essential Criteria Have a NVQ Level 2 qualification or City & Guilds Hold a valid driving license More about you You must be technically competent with an NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds qualification in your trade. Strong organisational skills are essential for planning workloads and estimating supplies and time. A positive attitude towards health and safety, fostering a compliant culture, is crucial. Good communication skills are required, along with the ability to use a tablet or smartphone for recording activities, capturing images, and recording survey data. It is preferrable for you to have basic additional skillset in other trades e.g. plumbing and joinery. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there\’s always more we can do to make you smile, that\’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly Company Van with fuel card Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided PPE and Full uniform provided Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave Overtime as and when required Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% Training and development Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more What`s next?If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team If you are a Places for People customer and you\’re looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on (email address removed). Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls. SafeguardingAt Places for People, safeguarding is everyone\’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities