Bricklayer

The Role
Due to our continued success here at Fortem, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking a Bricklayer to join the team at our Birmingham branch, covering the South Birmingham area. Benefits • Company van provided for work purposes • 24 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (or the nearest Friday/Monday, if it falls on a weekend) • Eligibility to bonus scheme • Generous Sick pay entitlement • Pay review every January • 26 weeks full pay maternity leave • 8 weeks full pay paternity leave • Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms • Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee • Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more
The Project
The role involves carrying out all aspects of Bricklaying/Groundworks, to a high standard, with the minimum of Supervision. You will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters. You will also operate within company Health and Safety guidelines and remain up to date with technical and legal requirements of your skill areas. Typical work will comprise of maintenance/renewals to properties. Most importantly, you will be joining a values based business with a true family ethos, with our people at the heart of everything that we do. Are you looking for a job? Or are you looking for an employer who will welcome you, support you, and encourage you to be the best you!
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential Criteria: Full UK driving licence Certificate in Bricklaying or NVQ 2 in Bricklaying or the equivalent Previous bricklaying/building experience CSCS H&S Operative Test Certificate + CSCS Blue Card Desirable Criteria: Experience working in the social housing sector Fortem embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Personal Qualities
At Fortem we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. We are looking for people to join our team aligned to our values which are: loyal & united, honest & trustworthy, take responsibility, be proud, and listen & act. If you are passionate about what you deliver, and willing to go the extra mile then come and join our Fortem team, and become a great ambassador of our business.
Additional Information
We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a fast moving, forward thinking company, who recognise and reward your achievements.
About Us
Here at Fortem we are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business: our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets.
Job Reference: FOR02596