Bricklayer

Role:
Bricklayer (also known as Ground, Brick and Masonry Worker)

Contract Type:
Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until July 2027

Working Hours:

37 hours per week - You will be required to work these hours in accordance with the needs and requirements of the service, between the hours of 6am and 8pm Monday to Friday.

Worker Type:
Off‑site worker

Salary:
Grade G - £36,363 (level
1), rising to £39,152 (level
4) per annum

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce as Bricklayers – perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more.

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you – innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council? here.

As an experienced Bricklayer, you will contribute to the provision of good quality rented housing, and the achievement of high levels of tenant satisfaction, improving the landlord and tenant relationships, and protecting health and safety.

You will be responsible for carrying out works to any brick or stone work, wall structure, drainage, steps, paths and driveway. We will look to you to fault find and undertake appropriate remedial works where failure or breach of wall structure, steps, pathway or drainage is linked to water penetration and damp and ensure that any wall, drainage or pathways remain in a reasonable state of repair and any inconvenience to customers is minimised.

Part of this role may also require you to carry out specialised work such as scrapes, removal and arrange safe disposal of non‑licensable asbestos‑based textured coatings.

We will also look to you to use elements of the skills of other general trades to meet the target of first‑time fix where it is efficient and appropriate to do so.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working in all aspects of Ground, Brick and Masonry works.
• Qualified, certified & trained to NVQ3 or C&G Advance Craft.
• Full and valid driving licence.
• Experience of communicating with customers with differing needs.
• Experience of carrying out investigations and tests to identify faults and the root cause of issues and implement lasting solutions.
• A well‑organised and a methodical approach to completing tasks and prioritisation skills.

You Can Find The Job Description For This Post here.

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements listed above in your CV & supporting document.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI‑generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are.

We recruit fairly and inclusively; showing your real self is what helps you succeed.

Closing Date: 8th March 2026 (11:59pm) – Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interview date: w/c 23rd March 2026 – please note this is subject to change.

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working…