Bricklayer – Social Housing

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities – for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Bricklayer to join our team in Canterbury.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out high-quality bricklaying, masonry and associated building repairs across occupied and void residential properties.

You will be expected to work safely, efficiently and professionally, providing excellent customer service while completing repairs to the required standard and within agreed timescales.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out bricklaying, blockwork and masonry repairs to social housing properties.
• Repair and replace damaged bricks, blocks, pointing and masonry.
• Carry out repointing, rendering and patch repairs.
• Undertake general building repairs associated with brickwork and masonry.
• Complete repairs to walls, paths, steps, paving and other external structures where required.
• Carry out minor plastering, concreting, tiling and other associated multi-skilled works.
• Diagnose defects and identify the appropriate materials and repair methods.
• Complete responsive repairs, planned works and void property works.
• Work in occupied properties while maintaining a professional and considerate approach towards residents.
• Liaise with tenants, residents, housing officers, supervisors and other contractors as required.
• Keep residents informed of work being undertaken and report any additional defects identified.
• Complete all work to the required quality, health and safety and building standards.
• Accurately record completed works, materials used and any follow-on requirements using the organisation’s IT/mobile systems.
• Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicles in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Ensure work areas are left clean, safe and tidy on completion.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety, safeguarding, asbestos awareness and housing policies and procedures.

You Will Need:

• Proven experience as a qualified or experienced bricklayer.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong practical knowledge of brickwork, blockwork, pointing and masonry repairs.
• Experience working within residential properties, ideally within social housing or local authority housing.
• Ability to carry out a range of associated building and maintenance tasks.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to diagnose problems and work independently to a high standard.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a daily workload and meet agreed targets and timescales.
• Relevant trade qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.

We Will Provide:

• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary up to £16.50 per hour.
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
• Company Van + fuel card
• Tool voucher – annual allowance to purchase tools
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
• Recognition initiatives and awards

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.