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Are you a qualified Bricklayer looking to expand your skills in a rewarding maintenance role?

If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking dedicated Bricklayer (Maintenance Operative) to join our Housing Standards Team.

This team plays a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing maintenance and improvement of social housing across North Yorkshire.

About Our Housing Standards Maintenance Team:

The Housing Standards Maintenance team is responsible for ensuring that the Council’s social housing portfolio, comprising approximately 8,400 dwellings, is maintained to the highest standards. We work to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements, providing safe and comfortable homes for tenants.

The Role:

As a Bricklayer (Maintenance Operative), your primary responsibility will be to carry out essential repairs and maintenance to the social housing stock, ensuring compliance with Decent Housing Standards and other regulatory frameworks.

This is a customer-focused, mobile role where you’ll carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance in tenanted properties. You will use mobile technology to manage and receive your work orders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs relevant to your trade – Bricklayer.
• Record and track equipment and materials used during repairs
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices
• Participate in mandatory and professional development training
• Carry out maintenance and repair work in other trades where necessary
• Ensure the proper maintenance and safety of the work vehicle, including daily safety checks

What You’ll Bring:

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Relevant qualifications and experience in bricklaying.
• Practical experience in domestic maintenance and repair, including familiarity with the tools, materials, and machinery used
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with tenants and other team members professionally and courteously
• In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety and Building Regulations
• A broad understanding of other trades associated with housing maintenance
• The ability to provide out-of-hours emergency cover on a rota basis

What We Offer:

Joining us comes with a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: Start with 28 days, rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year, plus public holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Save for your future with a 22.6% contribution to the local government pension scheme.
• Fitness & Rewards: Access discounts on gym memberships across the county, helping you stay fit and healthy.
• Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy discounts across hundreds of popular UK retailers, helping you save money on everyday purchases.
• Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

How to Apply:

For more information, or if you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Geoff Bradley at Geoff.bradley@northyorks.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.