Bricklayer

Multiple opportunities available for Bricklayers required to join our site delivery team in the Engineering business unit dedicated civils projects and maintenance of Historic Rail Estates. Working in teams to deliver reactive and planned maintenance schemes and remits, the work will be varied / general civils. Excellent prospects to join and develop within an established and growing business., As a Bricklayer you will ensure the completion of designated tasks on site under the supervision of the Site Foreman, ensuring the works are completed without harm to people, the environment and targeting zero defects. Day to day duties and responsibilities will typically include but not be limited to:

• Ensure bricklaying work meets required health and safety standards.


• Read the engineers or architects' plan.


• Responsible for building or repairing walls in accordance with construction plans.


• Responsible for constructing brickwork by laying bricks using the correct mortar mixture.


• Measure the work area.


• Set out the first rows of bricks (courses) and the damp course.


• Mix mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer.


• Lay the bricks on top of each other and apply the mortar with a trowel.


• Shape and trim bricks using hammers, chisels and power tools.


• Interface with other operatives / trades to prevent clashes.


• Check that courses are straight and level using water or laser spirit levels and plumb lines.


• Other tasks as may from time to time be deemed necessary and are authorised by line managers.
  
  To excel in this position, you will have previous railway experience as a Bricklayer.


• PTS (not essential)


• Experience in the rail industry


• City & Guilds / Time served Bricklayer


• CSCS
  
  AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, and waterways.


AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.


• Permanent / weekly paid position offering good rates of pay.


• Uplifts / overtime rates for weekend and night shifts


• 29 days holiday per annum including bank holidays


• Up to 3 volunteer days


• Pension scheme


• Life Insurance


• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards


• Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.


• Consistent learning opportunities


• A safe place to work


• Employee forum's that provide a platform for having your voice heard