We are a construction company based in Manukau, Auckland and are looking to hire a general construction worker specialised in bricklaying for our construction sites. An attractive remuneration and vehicle will be provided to the suitable candidate.
Tasks include:
- studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
- sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks using trowels
- laying bricks in rows, designs and shapes, and spreading mortar between joints
- embedding blocks in mortar and removing excess mortar
- checking vertical and horizontal alignment
- cutting, shaping and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools, and shaping bricks to fit irregular spaces
- repairing and maintaining bricks, cement blocks and related structures
- constructing walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks
- assist carpenters, concreters, and other tradespeople.
- erect and dismantle temporary structures such as scaffolding, barricades, and ramps.
Job Requirements
- Bricklaying qualification or at least 5 years of bricklaying work experience.
- Must have experience in paving, brick and block laying, tiling, and general masonry.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Strong attention to detail and precision.
- Good work attitude, physical fitness, and can work under various weather conditions.
- Drug-free with a clean police certificate
Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand open work visa.