Groundworker / Bricklayer – Extensions & Disabled Adaptation works
Location: Preston & North West areas
Start Date: Immediate start available
Higher End Construction Ltd is looking for an experienced Groundworker / Bricklayer to join our growing construction team.
The successful candidate will initially work on a residential extension in Preston being constructed as part of a disabled adaptation. You must be confident taking responsibility for the groundworks, drainage and masonry package from excavation through to wall plate level.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced tradesperson who can work independently, read drawings, plan the work correctly and consistently deliver a high standard of workmanship.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting out the extension from construction drawings
- Excavating foundation trenches to the required lines and levels
- Preparing foundations for inspection and concreting
- Installing underground drainage, including pipework, chambers and connections
- Installing hardcore, compacted sub-base, sand blinding, DPM, insulation and reinforcement
- Preparing and pouring concrete foundations and floor slabs
- Constructing brick and block cavity walls up to wall plate level
- Installing DPCs, cavity trays, wall ties, insulation and lintels
- Forming openings accurately for doors and windows
- Completing alterations and making good to existing brickwork
- Coordinating inspections with the Site Manager and Building Control
- Maintaining a safe, tidy and professional working environment
- Working respectfully around customers, including elderly and vulnerable residents
Essential Requirements
- Strong, proven experience in both groundworks and bricklaying
- Able to complete foundations, drainage, concrete slabs and masonry without constant supervision
- Able to read and work from construction and structural drawings
- Good knowledge of levels, falls, drainage connections and current building standards
- Experience constructing residential extensions
- High standard of face brickwork and blockwork
- Full UK driving licence
- Valid CSCS card
- Reliable, organised and capable of managing your own workload
- Professional and respectful when working in occupied homes
Desirable
- NVQ or recognised qualification in bricklaying or groundworks
- Excavator, dumper or roller qualification
- Experience working on disabled adaptations, social housing or occupied properties
- Experience supervising a labourer or apprentice
- Asbestos awareness and manual handling training
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Paid annual leave and bank holidays
- Consistent local work across Preston and the North West
- Opportunity to work on further extensions, refurbishments, disabled adaptations and social housing projects
- Support from an established, family-run construction company
- Opportunities to progress as the business continues to grow
About Higher End Construction
Higher End Construction Ltd is an established North West construction contractor delivering disabled adaptations, planned works, refurbishments and development projects for housing providers, local authorities and private clients.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can take ownership of the complete groundworks and brickwork package and wants to become a valued long-term member of our team.
To apply, please submit your CV and briefly describe your experience completing residential extensions, including foundations, drainage, concrete floor slabs and brickwork.
Please confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence and state when you would be available to start.
Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
