North East bricklayer builds foundations for growth with new premises

A subcontracting specialist in the North East has relocated into a larger base to accommodate its growing workforce and expansion plans.

Brickwork Direct has moved from its original premises in South Shields Business Works to a larger site at Finlay Court in Jarrow, after taking on six additional members of staff and launching its scaffolding arm.

Established in 2003 by company director Ken Collins, Brickwork Direct specialises in bricklaying, but has seen growth with its recent diversification into areas such as scaffolding, structural maintenance, domestic extensions and housing development.

Ken explained: “We had become too big for the premises we were in. Our new location means that we can have everything we need on the same site – including storage for scaffolding and wagons, as well as a bigger office space.”

The firm, which began with Ken as a sole trader, received start-up support from South Tyneside Council and became a limited company within 12 months.

Cllr John Anglin, lead member for regeneration and economy at South Tyneside Council, commented: “This is a real success story and I congratulate all the staff involved in helping this company to grow and flourish.

“It’s particularly satisfying when we see homegrown talent thrive in the Borough and we are always pleased to play our part, as we did in this case, in getting a business off the ground or allowing it to expand.”

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