Job Description:

Skilled Careers are currently recruiting for X2 Bricklayer improvers in Manchester to start ASAP for ongoing work on a heritage site.

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid CSCS card
• Must be able to provide references from previous employers
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK
• Full PPE
• Asbestos Awareness

If you are interested please apply with CV / Application

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Bricklayer Improver to join our dynamic construction team. In this role, you will enhance and refine brickwork, masonry, and concrete structures, ensuring high-quality finishes and structural integrity. Your expertise will contribute to a variety of projects, including renovations, restorations, and new builds, where precision and craftsmanship are essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to impressive construction outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laying bricks, blocks, and stones with accuracy and attention to detail, following blueprints and schematics
• Improve existing masonry structures through repair, restoration, and finishing techniques
• Operate hand tools, power tools, heavy equipment, and scaffolding safely and efficiently on construction sites
• Install rebar (reinforcing steel) for concrete structures to ensure stability and durability
• Perform concrete finishing tasks such as smoothing, levelling, and sealing surfaces for aesthetic appeal and structural soundness
• Read blueprints and schematics to accurately execute construction plans whilst coordinating with team members
• Support in various tasks including plastering, stucco application, caulking, trim carpentry, tile laying, roofing, framing, metal stud framing, welding, and heavy equipment operation as needed

Experience

• Proven experience working on construction sites with masonry or concrete-related projects
• Familiarity with construction estimating processes and blueprint reading is highly desirable
• Hands-on experience with concrete forming techniques and rebar installation is preferred
• Knowledge of renovation or restoration projects involving stucco, plastering, or historic building preservation is advantageous
• Skilled in using hand tools and power tools safely in diverse construction environments
• Ability to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts or cranes is a plus but not mandatory
• Strong understanding of schematics and technical drawings relevant to masonry work

Join us if you're passionate about craftsmanship in construction! We value team players eager to learn new skills whilst delivering exceptional results on every project. This paid position provides a platform for growth within the construction industry—where your expertise makes a lasting impact!

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person