Skilled Operative - Bricklayer

Skilled Operative- Bricklayer A principal contractor specialising in railway and civil engineering I are on the lookout for a Skilled Operative to join their expanding team in Wigan.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Work in a proper manner following appropriate procedures and instructions and use in a safe manner all tools and equipment.
• Co-operate with and follow direction of Site Supervisor / General Foreman so as not to put yourself or others at risk.
• Work to a level of competency gained through training and experience.
• Undertake manual labour including but not limited to loading and unloading vehicles, cleaning & maintenance, digging, lifting, pulling and relevant specialist trades for which you are competent to complete works as directed.
• Correctly use and maintain the PPE provided to you. Make requests for safety clothing or equipment where it is felt safety standards could be improved.
• Ensure that vehicles materials, tools and plant equipment under your control are fit for use and are used, stored & disposed of correctly. Report to the Site Supervisor / General Foreman and Safety Advisor any defects in tools, plant, equipment or protective clothing.
• Discuss all aspects of your work with the Site Supervisor / General Foreman where you feel unsure or think that safety can be improved.
• Contribute to the administration of the site by assisting with paperwork as directed for daily and weekly submissions to Head Office.
• Mentor General Operatives and inexperienced staff in work tasks.
• Attend work promptly and properly equipped.
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required

Person Specification:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Bricklaying - Essential
• CSCS card or equivalent construction skills card relevant to role - Essential
• Full UK driving licence - Essential
• Good level literacy and numeracy for interpreting drawings, site records and briefings - Essential
• PTS - Essential
• Proven experience as bricklayer in construction, civils, infrastructure or structural repair works - Essential
• Ability to lay bricks, blocks and masonry units to a high standard of finish and structural compliance
• Good understanding of safe working practices, manual handling, material control and housekeeping
• Experience of working in a team environment and following supervisor instructions
• Good awareness of quality standards and the importance of accurate setting out and workmanship

The Package:

• A collaborative and friendly working culture, focussed on investing in people
• Up to 22 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Annual professional subscription costs
• Excellent training & development opportunities, provided by our award nominated in house Training team
• Access to a committed Mental Health First Aider team
• Company Pension and Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salary

Get in touch with a CV to apply

Navartis are an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer.
Service advertised by Navartis are that of an Employment Agency/Business