Bricklaying apprentice

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Summary

Bricklayer apprentice to join our team working on different types of jobs such as lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures eg chimney stacks. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 October

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The range of sites and projects that bricklayers will work on include large commercial developments, new builds in housing, alterations, extensions and restorations.
A bricklaying apprentice may work one-on-one or on larger jobs where their bricklaying team may work on a particular section of a building alongside other bricklaying gangs as well as other trades. Daily Tasks:
Selecting the appropriate tools for the task
Maintaining a clean work environment
Removing waste
Preparing materials
Using volumes and measurements
Interpret Drawings and Specifications
Shape and trim bricks/blocks using the correct tools.
Use levels to check courses are straight and laid to gauge.
Repair and renew masonry structures
Set out and build brickwork including simple arches and surrounding brickwork
Set out and build brickwork including common decorative features such as oversailing arches and simple corbels.
Cavity walling to include openings
Brick inspection chambers
Joint finishes
Selecting the right materials and resources
Set out, lay concrete and drainage

Where you’ll work

27 The Avenue
St George
Bristol
BS5 8HL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Your training course

Bricklayer (level 2)
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Your training plan

As the successful apprentice you will undertake an Apprenticeship in Bricklaying to include assessment in Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours of a Bricklayer), Functional Skills in Maths and English (where applicable), completion of your End Point Assessment. During your time on the apprenticeship programme, you will also be expected to complete and document 20% off-job-training.

The Apprenticeship will be delivered by South Gloucestershire & Stroud College over 2.5 years.

You will be required to attend Horizon 38 Construction Campus on block release for your studies and an assessor will visit you out on site. You will be assigned a supervisor/mentor within the workplace, who will support you to develop your workplace skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the duration of your apprenticeship programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE's Maths and English (grade 2)

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

As a Bricklaying Apprentice you will be working outdoors and sometimes in cold / inclement conditions. You must also be physically capable to lift and carry heavy items. There may be early starts so the successful candidate will be used to and early start to the day.