Bricklaying Apprenticeship
The Job
To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you need to have resided in the United Kingdom for 3 consecutive years or have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom.We are currently recruiting for Bricklaying apprentices, located in Yelverton, Devon. On successful application you will be put forward to the employer for an interview.
Apprentices will be working in all aspects of Bricklaying. Some examples are:
- Block laying. Cavity walling to include openings, brick inspection chambers, joint finishes, set out a square, set out to a gauge rod and/or profiles.
- Interpret drawings and specifications.
- Measure the work area and set out level first courses of bricks to a plan, including bonds for openings and the damp course.
- Mix mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer.
- Lay bricks to set dimensions and apply mortar with a trowel to completion. Shape and trim bricks/blocks using hammers, chisels and power tools.
- Use of laser levels, spirit levels, optical levels and string lines to check that courses are straight, horizontally and vertically, and laid to a gauge.
- Ensure thermal qualities, airtightness and ventilation are maintained. Remove waste materials. Repair and renew masonry structures.
Although this is a Bricklaying apprentice role, there may at times be some other aspects of construction involved in, which they shall be supervised and trained. When the apprentices are working, they will be supervised by a fully qualified member of staff and will be shown all the correct procedures including health and safety in the workplace.
Person Specification
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to undertake a trade apprenticeship in Bricklaying and ultimately gain an apprenticeship in the trade. The prospective candidate needs to be enthusiastic, punctual, able to take instructions, and reliable.They must be able to cope with the physical side of the role enough to engage in manual labour. They need to have both communication and organisation skills whilst being able to work as part of a team or on their own.
Your own transport is preferred for this role.
The Apprenticeship and Training Provider
The successful candidates will be enrolled onto a 24-month Bricklaying apprenticeship with Greenlight Safety & Training. You will attend college 3/4 consecutive days a month at our centre in Yelverton, Devon. You will learn your craft with an experienced Bricklaying tradesman and work your way to building a successful career in construction.
These vacancies are open to all ages, however due to the wage, they may not be suitable for older candidates. After application, one of our team will contact you to via telephone.What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There are many different career progression routes within construction, such as becoming a site supervisor or manager. Directly after your apprenticeship, you could be offer any of the following career progression routes: Self – employed Bricklayer
Level 3 Bricklaying Apprenticeship (advanced Bricklaying)Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprenticeship (general builder/all trades Apprenticeship)
Working Week and Pay
Apprentices will be expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week and a maximum of 40 hours a week with exception of college.Please note, the pay on the advertisement is just a range and the hourly rate can change depending on the employer.
Who are Greenlight Safety & Training?
Greenlight Safety & Training are a South-West based apprenticeship provider working within the construction sector since 2017.
Please see our website link below which includes additional information about Greenlight.
https://www.greenlightsc.co.uk/apprenticeships/become-an-apprentice
Next Steps
A member of the Greenlight Commercial team will contact you within 5 working days via a telephone call. If you do not answer, the team will leave you a message and send you a text message asking for you to call back. YOU MUST ANSWER THE CALL OR CALL BACK TO PROGRESS WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
The next steps of your application will be explained in the telephone call.
Job Types: Full-time, ApprenticeshipPay: £192.00-£256.00 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Licence/Certification:
- CSCS (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Reference ID: BJ15