Bricklayer Job Specification
Fire Door Threshold / Floor Void Works
Location: Bristol – occupied residential block of flats
Start Date: 28 September
Scope of Works
A qualified and experienced bricklayer is required to undertake remedial blockwork and associated works at an existing fire door threshold.
Works include:
Carefully remove the existing liftable floor plate at the fire door threshold.
Prepare the existing opening to receive a new concrete lintel.
Supply and install an approximately 850mm x 350mm concrete lintel, suitably bedded onto the existing blockwork wall.
Provide suitable additional support to the lintel as required.
Complete blockwork infill to the existing void, up to the underside of the concrete lintel.
Work carefully around the existing cables and services within the void.
Assist with associated fire-stopping around existing service penetrations.
Make good surrounding areas and leave the work area clean and ready for the subsequent fire door installation.
Existing Services
The void contains a significant volume of existing cables and services.
Careful working around all existing services is essential.
Services may remain live during the works.
Existing cables and services must be protected from damage.
Any required temporary isolation will be coordinated prior to the works.
Occupied Building
The building will remain occupied by residents during the works.
Work must be undertaken with minimal disruption to residents.
Appropriate dust and noise control measures are required.
Communal areas and resident access routes must be protected.
The work area must be safely segregated and kept clean and tidy.
Access and escape routes must remain clear at all times.
Fire Safety
All blockwork and associated works must maintain the required fire-resisting construction.
Fire-stopping around service penetrations must be completed using suitable tested and approved systems and installed in accordance with the relevant manufacturer's requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
The bricklayer must have:
Valid CSCS card appropriate to the role.
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Brickwork/Masonry.
Proven experience in brickwork and blockwork.
Experience with lintel installation and remedial masonry works.
Experience working within occupied residential buildings.
Ability to work safely around existing live services.
Good understanding of fire-rated construction.
Ability to work safely, cleanly and with minimal disruption
