A K Bricklaying

A K Bricklaying are looking for a hardworking bricklaying apprentice with a good attitude towards working in construction to join their well respected team. They are looking for someone who will fit in well with their smaller team, working on domestic jobs in and around Plymouth.

The Apprentice’s Role

Throughout your apprenticeship you will be taught the skills and knowledge you need to know to successfully complete the qualification.

The successful apprentice will learn how to use all the specialist tools, machinery and power tools associated with this role. You will need to show attention to detail when cutting and aligning brickwork and slabs. You will be shown how to use all the power tools and specialised cutting equipment safely and correctly by a qualified member their team. Along with this, you will be preparing mortar by hand and by mixer, setting out work areas and some manual lifting.

Working Hours: The working hours will be around 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours may vary slightly depending on workload and travel time.

Wages: £192.40 per week, any overtime above the 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

AK Bricklaying are a small bricklaying business and have been trading for the pass few years, subcontracting on major new build sites in Plymouth and surrounding areas. They complete various bricklaying work such as block work, general brickwork and stonework.

On completion of your Level 2 Apprenticeship with the company, an opportunity for full time employment will be available for the right candidate. Alternatively, you will be qualified to be self-employed or complete your Level 3 NVQ/appenticeship Standard.

Skills Required

Good practical and communication skills, good work ethic, ability to work in an accurate manner, ability to work as part of a team. Physically fit due to the nature of the job.

Personal Qualities

You must be reliable with good time keeping skills, and be proative.

Prior Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required for the position, however a keen interest in construction and willingness to succeed are essential.

The Apprenticeship in Bricklaying includes:

• Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship
• Functional Skills Maths and English (If GCSE Maths and English are not at Grade C/4 or above)
• CSCS training to be provided.

As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week. All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training.

Whilst at the Skills Group training centre, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory based, whilst the rest will be practical. You will develop your hand skills, carry out brick and block work, learn the correct use of specific tools, carry out pointing and learn mortar ratio mixes under the guidance of your assessor. Learning all these additional skills will benefit you on returning to the employer.

As an additional qualification you will also achieve your Emergency First Aid and Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding.

As part of your apprenticeship Skills Group will also support you to complete your online CSCS test, which will enable you to apply for your CSCS Card. This shows that you are at the required competent level to carry out site work with the employer.