Bricklaying Apprentice
Published: Jan 28, 2022
Ref: ES2801RB
Edwards Stonemasons are looking to take on an Apprentice Bricklayer to work on construction sites around the South West.
The Apprentice’s Role
Edwards Stonemasons are looking to take on an Apprentice Bricklayer to work on their construction sites around the South West. 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. Due to the nature of the work, a CSCS card is required to be able to get onto the building site, training on this will be given if you pass the interview stage with Skills Group. Attendance at Skills Group Training Centre will be required to undertake a Level 2 Standard Bricklayer.
Work duties will include:
Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. This may vary slightly depending on workload and travel time.
Wages: £256 per week, potentially increasing with performance related pay reviews throughout your apprenticeships.
Holiday: 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.
Edwards Stonemasons specialise in all aspects of Bricklaying.
They have a highly skilled team of professional Bricklayers who produce high standards of workmanship, working towards ongoing deadlines.
Kurt Edwards and his team, pride themselves on their excellent customer service and work efficiently to a high quality.
On completion of your Level 2 apprenticeship with the company, an opportunity to apply for a full time post may be offered to the right candidate.
Skills Required
The ideal candidate should be eager and keen to succeed within the construction industry. You will need to be able to cope with the physical demands of the role. Good communication is required to work well within a small friendly team. You must always be on time and prompt with the work you carry out.
Personal Qualities
The successful candidate needs to have strong motivation to work hard and to a high standard to succeed in this role. You will need to be confident and outgoing as well as enthusiastic about the Construction Industry.
A good head for heights would be desirable as you will be working at heights on scaffolding and platform towers, both indoors and outdoors.
Prior Qualifications
Qualifications required for this role include GCSE's grades 3 and above in Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.
The Apprenticeship in Bricklaying consists of:
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.
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