Overview
Community Works - Bricklayer
SO1: Starting salary £40,404 per annum incl LW
About Us
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council. We have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan “Our Future, Our Lambeth.” To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please view our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from Streatham in the south to Waterloo in the north, Lambeth is the 9th largest borough in London, with more than 130 languages spoken. We value diversity and foster an inclusive working environment.
About the Team: Community Works is Lambeth’s in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), delivering high-quality communal repairs, estate-based maintenance, and planned improvement works across the borough. We focus on maintaining and enhancing shared spaces, improving the appearance and safety of our estates, and delivering value by reducing reliance on external contractors. You’ll join a skilled, supportive team making a visible difference to the communities we serve.
Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Bricklayer to carry out estate-based works. Responsibilities include:
* Bricklaying, pointing, blockwork, fencing, and repairs to walls and manholes.
* Support estate improvement projects; flexibility to carry out related groundworks is important.
* Accurate logging and coding of all jobs via PDA/SOR.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Qualified bricklayer (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
* Experience in brickwork, pointing, blockwork, and estate-based repairs.
* Ability to support minor groundworks and estate improvement tasks.
* Strong health and safety awareness.
* Customer-focused approach and ability to work independently.
* Ability to code works correctly using SOR codes.
* Experience using PDAs or handheld technology to record and close jobs.
Application Details
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence the above criteria. We particularly welcome applications from Lambeth residents who want to help improve their local estates.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below.
How to Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an “A” at shortlist stage. Our anonymised application process requires removing personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Benefits
* Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic; LGBTQ+; Disability; Young Professionals; and Women.
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
* Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Discounts at local restaurants and Active Lambeth Gyms.
* Learning and development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and secure bike storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
* Trade Union membership.
We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. We also require a Cifas check. Applications from Lambeth Care Leavers are actively encouraged.
Recruitment Timelines
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 28 September 2025.
Location
London Borough of Lambeth, London, England
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