Interlock Brickwork Ltd

Interlock Brickwork are looking to take on an Apprentice Bricklayer to work on construction projects in and around Plymouth. The apprentice will receive full training and support throughout their apprenticeship and be supervised at all times on the construction site.

The Apprentice’s Role

Throughout your apprenticeship you will be taught the skills and knowledge you need to know to successfully complete the Bricklayer Standard. You will learn how to use all the specialist hand tools, machinery and power tools associated with this role. You will need to show attention to detail and be keen to learn, you will be shown different tasks like; cutting and aligning brickwork and slabs, as well as preparing mortar by hand and by mixer, setting out work areas and some manual lifting. You will be working within a young team of 5, and encouraged, with the right supervision to go on the trowel straight from the start.

Needs CSCS Card.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week. Hours may vary slightly depending on workload and travel time. Pick up points in Peverell, Golden Hind Hartley and Saltash

Wages: £192.40 per week, based on a 40 hour 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.

Interlock Brickwork are subcontracting on 5 new build sites across Devon and Cornwall, usually within an hour radius of Plymouth in Plymouth and surrounding. They have been in the trade for over 10 years and purely concentrate on site work.

On completion of your Level 2 Apprenticeship, you will either be able to stay working full time with Interlock or become a Self employed Bricklayer.

Skills Required:

Good practical skills, Passionate about construction, Ability to work in an accurate and organised manner, Awareness of Health and Safety, Ability to work as part of a team and a good level of fitness.

Personal Qualities:

The apprentice must be reliable and motivated to work within the construction sector and undertake national recognised qualifications.
Good communication skills and able to work as part of a team and take instructions.
Good time keeping as construction workers are on site early in the morning.
Physically fit with stamina.

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