Bricklayer

Selborne

COMPETITIVE RATE

CONTRACT

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Site Preparation & Planning: Interpret construction and drainage drawings to determine the exact location, depth, and dimensions of the chamber.

Setting Out: Measure work areas and set out the first courses of bricks or pre-cast concrete rings.

Building the Chamber: Lay bricks and engineering blocks to construct perfectly square, vertical, or circular chamber walls.

Internal Rendering & Benching: Shape and smooth the internal chamber floor (benchings/channels) using mortar and rendering techniques to ensure smooth water flow and prevent blockages.

Component Installation: Accurately install chamber components such as drainage channels, pipe connections, and access covers

Waterproofing & Sealing: Apply damp-proofing courses (DPC), water-resistant renders, and sealants to prevent groundwater infiltration

Comply with Regulations: Ensure all work meets local building regulations, structural safety standards, and environmental guidelines.

Safety Compliance: Work safely within deep excavations, use proper shoring, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE

Essential Skills

Precision: High attention to detail, as chambers must be perfectly plumb and level to accommodate heavy iron access covers without rocking.

Knowledge of Materials: Familiarity with heavy-duty engineering bricks, mortar ratios, and watertight masonry.

Physical Fitness: High stamina for lifting heavy blocks, working in confined or deep spaces, and handling physically demanding work in all weather conditions.

Tool Proficiency: Ability to use trowels, spirit levels, lasers, and brick-cutting tools efficiently

LIFE Culture

At the Joseph Gallagher Group, we're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Equality and Diversity

The Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

ellen.gallagher@josephgallagher.co.uk