Andy Parkinson Bricklaying

Andy Parkinson Bricklaying are looking to take on an Apprentice Bricklayer to work on their construction sites around the South West. The employer is based in Plymouth. The apprentice will receive full training and support throughout their apprenticeship and be supervised at all times on the construction site.

You will be working alongside other builders so will also pick up experience in other home improvement activities that are carried out.

Work duties will include

• Safe working practices
• Labouring
• Setting out work areas
• Understanding and Interpreting information
• Preparing mortar by hand
• Using specific tools required for tasks
• Measuring materials and cutting
• Keeping all work areas clean and tidy
• 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

Andy Parkinson Bricklaying are Plymouth based contractors undertaking works from large housing development sites to extensions, new builds and all other masonry projects. Due to undertaking new projects they are keen to employ a Level 2 Bricklaying apprentice to join their busy and dynamic team.

On completion of your Level 2 Apprenticeship with Andy Parkinson, an opportunity to apply for a full time post may be offered to the right learner. Alternatively, you could go on to complete your Level 3 in Bricklaying, or, go on to be self-employed and start your own company.

Skills Required

The successful candidate will have good communication skills, attention to detail, organisation skills, problem solving skills. They will also be able to work well as a team due to the nature of the job, be able to use their own initiative and follow instructions.

Personal Qualities
You must be hard working, and have a good attitude.

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.