Apprentice Bricklayer in Elgin

Your career path. See it our way. Location: Elgin

At Robertson, we see challenges, opportunities, and solutions. We’re bold enough to ask questions, brave enough to look at things differently, and confident enough to be ourselves. Start your career path with us as an apprentice; you’ll join the UK’s largest family‑owned construction, infrastructure, and support services business. As an Apprentice, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

Do you want to gain essential skills and qualifications? Then Robertson could be the place for you to start your career. Through a structured programme, as well as gaining new skills on the job, we encourage you to make the most of every learning opportunity. You’ll be supported by skilled industry professionals who want to see you achieve your ambitions.

Your new role: Ready to head into the world of work? An Apprenticeship could be your ideal start to the next phase of your career. You’ll learn about the job, on the job, whilst we support you through further studies, so you’ll gain qualifications as well as work experience and skills.

As an Apprentice Bricklayer, you will be responsible for:

• Attending college as and when required to successfully fulfil the curriculum of an apprenticeship within the allotted time scale.
• Ensuring all apprenticeship log books and other relevant documents are completed on time and to the highest standards.
• Reporting any issues/problems raised at college or on site to your appointed mentor.
• Working with tradesmen in an effective, safe, and helpful manner.
• Undertaking tasks as directed by relevant tradespeople.
• Co-operating with colleagues, Supervisors, and Management.
• Identifying any relevant training needs to the Operations/Site Manager.
• Completing paperwork on tasks completed and a weekly timesheet.
• Ensuring the safe operation of all plant, equipment, and tools.
• Operating always with safe working practices with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations, COSHH, Control of Infection, Waste Disposal etc., in accordance with legislative requirements and policies and procedures of Robertson Construction.
• Reporting all accidents and incidents as appropriate.
• Providing support and assistance to other Robertson personnel on site in the delivery of contracted services.
• Maintaining an awareness of Robertson policies, procedures, and objectives related to the successful delivery of the maintenance service.

Who we’re looking for: As an Apprentice, we understand this may be one of your first roles, so we’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in Bricklaying. Some level of experience would be great, but if you can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and show a methodical approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills, this could be the role for you. You’ll also need to demonstrate your dedication and ambition to develop with the role, which we can support you.

What’s in it for me: Our Principles - The Robertson Way. Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation, and high performance.

• We listen: Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners, and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.
• We are professional: Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.
• We take responsibility: Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.
• We are determined to succeed: Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity, and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.
• We are one team: We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted.

For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: Robertson Careers.

Benefits of working with Robertson:

• 30 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App
• Annual Flu Vaccine
• Access to E-Learning
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Life Management & Financial Support

Diversity & Inclusion: When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

Apply now: If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV. This role will be subject to pre‑employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.