Lewis Hughes Bricklaying

Lewis Hughes Bricklaying are looking for an Apprentice Bricklayer to join their team in Exeter.

The Apprentices Role

This apprenticeship is an exciting, diverse, and challenging path for individuals looking to excel in the bricklaying trade. You will have the chance to hone your skills, learn from industry experts, and contribute to meaningful construction projects. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be well-equipped to pursue a rewarding career in bricklaying.

Role Description:
As a Bricklaying Apprentice, you will embark on a hands-on learning journey that will enable you to become a skilled bricklayer. You will work alongside experienced professionals and gain invaluable knowledge and expertise in the construction industry. Here’s what you can expect:

Responsibilities:

- Bricklaying: Learn how to accurately lay bricks, paving stones, and blocks, ensuring proper alignment and precision at every stage.
- Mortar Mastery: Understand the art of preparing and spreading mortar, using precise ratios for different applications.
Tool Proficiency: Become proficient in using a variety of specialist hand tools, machinery, and power tools essential to bricklaying.
- Detail-Oriented: Pay close attention to detail when cutting and aligning brickwork and slabs to achieve flawless results.
- Safety First: Learn and practice strict safety protocols and procedures in the workplace to ensure a secure environment for yourself and your team.
- Equipment Care: Properly clean, maintain, and store all specialised tools and equipment used throughout the workday.

Training and Supervision:
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be under the guidance of a highly qualified mentor who will share their expertise and provide hands-on instruction. They will also ensure you are well-versed in all health and safety regulations, creating a secure work environment for everyone.

Working Hours: The working hours will be Monday to Friday, timings TBC.

Wages: £256 per week, based on a 40 hour week. Any overtime above 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.

Contact Details: If you have any queries please contact us on either this email address apprenticeships@skillsgroupuk.com or call us on 01752 686084.

Lewis Hughes Bricklaying a renowned construction company specialising in bricklaying and masonry work. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of skilled craftspeople in the field of bricklaying. If you have a passion for working with your hands, a strong work ethic, and the desire to master the art of bricklaying, then this apprenticeship opportunity is perfect for you.

Past Apprentices

This employer is keen to invest in teaching new bricklayers all they need to know to become a fully qualified bricklayer.

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 successful candidate will need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy outdoor physical work to succeed, so stamina is vital for this role as it is quite demanding.

You need to have good hand eye coordination skills and show a focused approach to the job in hand, with an eye for detail and quality finish.

Excellent time keeping and attendance are also desirable, with good communication skills to work well within a team.

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will need to be physically fit and show a keen interest to progress for this demanding role.

You must be confident when working at heights, as this role will involve working on top of secured scaffolding and platform towers.

You will need to show the enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop your skills, with the aim to secure full time employment and be fully qualified at the end of you apprenticeship programme.

Prior Qualifications

Qualifications required for this role include GCSE’s grades A*-E (9-2) in Maths and English, or equivalent qualification.

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.