Mason

The Mason will be responsible for conducting masonry tasks, remodelling work, and carrying out method statements and risk assessments. Duties include interpreting blueprints, laying bricks and stone, operating heavy machinery and tools, and ensuring structures are level and compliant with regulations. The role also involves maintaining a clean and safe working environment and providing guidance to labourers.

• Conduct masonry tasks, remodelling work and carry out method statements and risk assessments.
• Read and interpret blueprints/drawings to determine specifications and calculate materials required.
• Lay bricks, stone, or similar materials to build or refurbish walls, arches, chimneys, and other structures.
• Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
• Operate heavy machinery and manual/power tools, such as mixers, saws, drills.
• Restore, clean, and repair existing masonry structures.
• Ensure structures are level and compatible with local codes and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair and giving the Chain of Command relevant advice.
• Plan and estimate the amount of materials and labour required for masonry work.
• Erect scaffolding or set up ladders to work above ground level.
• Understand and carry out all requirements under Health and Safety for the task including reading, understanding, and complying with the risk assessments and site safety orders.
• Understand customers' and suppliers' needs and explore practical solutions with them.
• Manage expectations by explaining what is and is not possible.
• Receive instructions from supervisor.
• Assist in performing other maintenance duties as assigned.
• Advise senior colleagues on alternative techniques or practices that would give better value for money.
• Provide work direction and guidance to labourers assisting them.
• Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
• Maintain all equipment in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Inspect, maintain, and correctly wear items of PPE specific to the task.
• Keep work site/workshop tidy at all times especially at the end of each shift or working day.
• Take responsibility for the use of materials and tools issued for the task including safe storage and security, protection from the elements, and being accountable for unused materials.

• Minimum of Trade Test 1 in Masonry or brick laying course, with three years working experience.
• Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
• Perform maintenance and repair work on masonry projects and refurbishments, in residential buildings, workshops, stores, or outdoors.
• Be aware of occupational hazards and utilize standard safety practices.
• Perform a variety of heavy manual labour tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavourable environmental conditions.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Work independently and with others and perform duties with minimum supervision.
• Operate a variety of motorised and hand tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Able to work with changing priorities and uncertainty.
• Hold valid Kenya driving Licence Class B, C1 & C.
• Methods and techniques of maintenance, inspection and emergency repair programs.
• Motorised and hand tools and equipment used in assigned work area.
• Understand occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Heavy equipment operation techniques.
• Understand policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the Organisation.
• Understand the principles and practices of supervision and employee development.
• Structure and Function of the British Army, Defence Estates and BATUK.
• Equipment Care including Use and Maintenance.
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• First Aid & Fire.
• Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Legionella and Asbestos training.
• Erection and safe utilisation of scaffolding.