Lewis Hughes Bricklaying

Lewis Hughes Bricklaying

£8.00 per hour

Exeter

Bricklaying Apprentice
Published: Aug 21, 2023
Ref: AWE002

Lewis Hughes Bricklaying are looking for an Apprentice Bricklayer to join their team in Exeter.

The Apprentices Role

This apprenticeship is an exciting, diverse, and challenging path for individuals looking to excel in the bricklaying trade. You will have the chance to hone your skills, learn from industry experts, and contribute to meaningful construction projects. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be well-equipped to pursue a rewarding career in bricklaying.

Role Description:
As a Bricklaying Apprentice, you will embark on a hands-on learning journey that will enable you to become a skilled bricklayer. You will work alongside experienced professionals and gain invaluable knowledge and expertise in the construction industry. Here’s what you can expect:

Responsibilities:

- Bricklaying: Learn how to accurately lay bricks, paving stones, and blocks, ensuring proper alignment and precision at every stage.
- Mortar Mastery: Understand the art of preparing and spreading mortar, using precise ratios for different applications.
Tool Proficiency: Become proficient in using a variety of specialist hand tools, machinery, and power tools essential to bricklaying.
- Detail-Oriented: Pay close attention to detail when cutting and aligning brickwork and slabs to achieve flawless results.
- Safety First: Learn and practice strict safety protocols and procedures in the workplace to ensure a secure environment for yourself and your team.
- Equipment Care: Properly clean, maintain, and store all specialised tools and equipment used throughout the workday.

Training and Supervision:
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be under the guidance of a highly qualified mentor who will share their expertise and provide hands-on instruction. They will also ensure you are well-versed in all health and safety regulations, creating a secure work environment for everyone.

Working Hours: The working hours will be Monday to Friday, timings TBC.

Wages: £8 per hour, on a 40 hour week. Any overtime above 40 hours per week, will be paid at the appropriate national minimum wage depending on age.

Holiday: 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

Contact Details: If you have any queries please contact us on either this email address apprenticeships@skillsgroupuk.com or call us on 01752 686084.

I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to Vanessa, my trainer. You have made my journey so much easier, I don’t know what I would have done without you. You have been amazing and helped me to achieve my qualification. You’ve guided me through every step of the way, I really appreciate it, Vanessa, you have been my rock.

Katie Shorland, Level 2 Hairdressing

I always struggled in school as I wasn’t very academic, so knew learning on the job would be a better option for me. I would find it difficult to get up for 9am but now I wake up and look forward to my day. I wanted to try a hair apprenticeship as I’ve always been interested in hairdressing, and by the end of the first week, I already loved it!

Jaimee Benson, Level 2 Hairdressing

I have developed a range of new skills through work including the technical, industry skills required for the job, to personal development such as ensuring I am always on time. The biggest change since leaving school is adjusting to the independence you gain from earning a salary. My advice to anyone thinking of doing an apprenticeship would be find what you like doing, and go for it!

Will Birch, Level 2 Bricklaying

Since starting the apprenticeship, I’ve become far more confident. In a classroom, you only interact with your classmates, but through working you develop your people skills as you interact with customers on a daily basis. At school, you are closely monitored and parented, however I am now more independent and feel grown up

Sam Collard, Level 2 Light Vehicle and Maintenance Repair

The most important thing I’ve learnt since leaving school is that there are other routes to success than just academia. I failed my GCSEs, as I never suited the school environment. Now though, I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship as I’ve discovered I learn more through hands-on practice.

Ben Freeman, Level 2 Carpentry

I would just like to thank you and your team for all the amazing work they do, you have provided me with the most invaluable experience which has helped to pave the way of my future. The work you do for young people is incredible!

Luke Kowalski, Teaching Assistant and former apprentice at Sir Robert Gefferys School