Skilled Operative - Bricklayer

We are on the lookout for a Skilled Operative to join our expanding team in Wigan. If you are looking for a permanent role and have varied experience within Construction or Civil Engineering sector, we'd love to hear from you!

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: The perfect candidate will have: 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: Competitive Pay 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 Paid Volunteering days and Charity events Annual Flu Jabs Employee Assistance Programmes for advice and counselling Access to a committed Mental Health First Aider team Company Pension and Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salary A generous Employee Referral scheme of £1000 per successful hire At CML we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and all applicants will be considered purely on their merits and potential, regardless of where they are from, their age or gender, their lifestyle choices , their beliefs or what disability they may have. We’re also striving to be a Disability Confident employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities apply and interview for roles.