Kyle Attridge Bricklaying

Kyle Attridge is looking to take on an Apprentice Bricklayer to join his team. Kyle works on various construction sites throughout Devon and Cornwall, predominantly on new Builds.

The Apprentice’s Role

The apprentice will receive full training and support throughout, both on site and at the Skills Group training centre throughout their apprenticeship.

The role involves working as part of a team, so the opportunity to learn and gain experience from the more senior members of the team, will help to support the ongoing training. 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 on a weekly basis will be required to undertake a Level 2 Standard Bricklayer. This will be regularly monitored and reviewed.

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: 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.

Kyle Attridge is a local man and has been in the trade for over 10 years. More recently Kyle has been involved in a lot of site work in and around Plymouth, but sometimes has worked further north into Exeter and then further south in to Cornwall. Kyle has a small team, most of which have progressed through the Apprenticeship programme and are now either Self Employed Bricklayers or still working under Kyle. Kyle has always found his job to be hardwork, yet very rewarding, as you get to see the houses in Plymouth which you have built and can say that your workmanship has been a part of the big build.

On completion of your Level 2 apprenticeship, an opportunity to apply for a full time post with Kyle may be offered to the right candidate or you will be able to become a Self-Employed Bricklayer.

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:

• Level 2 Bricklayer Standard
• Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment test – CSCS Test

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.