Martin Everard Bricklaying

Martin Everard Bricklaying are looking to take on an Apprentice Bricklayer to work on their construction sites around the South West.

The Apprentice’s Role

You will be working on general sites using stonework, blocks & brick. Also, carrying out tasks such as mixing cement, laying blocks, bricks & stonework. You will be required assist in general duties and clean up the site & tools. You must comply with the health & safety regulations. 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.

Working Hours: You will be working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. This may vary slightly depending on workload and travel time.

Wages: £166.00 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) which 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 332442

Martin Everard Bricklaying is looking to take on an apprentice to work alongside them on building sites in and around Plymouth. Martin has been a bricklayer for 10 years now and he is qualified to NVQ level 2/3 standard. Martin achieved his qualifications through an apprenticeship programme with a construction company working across Devon and Cornwall.

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 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.