At a Glance
- Tasks: Build bridges and buildings while gaining essential construction skills.
- Company: Join the British Army and become a qualified Bricklayer.
- Benefits: Earn £27,282 a year, plus 30 days annual leave and free medical care.
- Other info: No experience needed; all training provided to set you up for life.
- Why this job: Get trained in a dynamic environment and travel the world while working.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths, English, and one other subject; fitness test required.
The predicted salary is between 26334 - 29432 £ per year.
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
As a full-time soldier, entry-level Bricklayer in the British Army, you will:
- Become a qualified bricklayer and concreter ready to work on infrastructure projects
- Learn general construction, scaffolding, concreting, block laying and task planning
- Learn to work under tough conditions across the world
- Study for qualifications including an NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Bricklaying and Concreting (Military Engineering)
To qualify, you must:
- Be between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months
- Have a GCSE Grade A-C/9-5 or Scottish National 5 in Maths, English Language and one other subject
- Be able to pass a basic fitness test.
From the start of your training, you will earn £27,282 a year which will go up as you progress in your career. You will be gaining transferable skills that could set you up for life. You do not need to know how to do the job before you get here, because we will give you all the training you need.
Step 1 is your initial military training teaching you how to be a soldier which will be basic military training if you are a Junior Soldier and adult basic training if you are a Regular Soldier.
Step 2 will be 12 weeks at the Royal School of Military Engineering where you will learn military engineering skills including demolition and bridge building.
Step 3 will be 33 weeks of technical training at the Royal School of Engineering learning about brickwork, scaffolding and concreting.
You will also receive 30 days annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you are away on operations or training exercises, you will normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
You will even get to travel the world, taking part in the Army's adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love.
Get skills, get qualified, get confident.
Bricklayer - no experience required in Westminster employer: Army
The British Army offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring Bricklayers, providing comprehensive training and qualifications in a supportive environment. With a focus on personal and professional growth, employees enjoy competitive salaries, extensive benefits including free medical care, and the chance to travel and engage in adventurous training. Join a team that values camaraderie and skill development while working on impactful infrastructure projects across the globe.
