Apprentice Bricklayer

Overview

Pro Bricklayers Ltd, brickwork contractor based in the South West, with over 20 years experience in the industry. Working on traditional build and timber frame for some of the largest new build developers in the South West. We have a track record of achieving quality brickwork and client satisfaction. We provide a knowledge and understanding of large scale project management, and pride ourselves in being able to work with the other trades and site teams. As a growing company we believe that the right training is imperative to the success and growth of the industry. That\\\'s why we recognise the importance of employment of apprentices, and the constant support we give to any sub-contractors that work with us.

Responsibilities

• Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. Report in a timely manner any noncompliance against the construction programme to the appropriate person.
• Carry out their work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, quality standards and work instructions.
• Work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary.
• Prepare the work site, including setting out the work and the selection of materials and tools appropriate to the project.
• Use the appropriate tools and equipment to construct walls with brick and block to industry standards.
• Carry out minor repairs or modifications to masonry.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including clients and other construction trades.
• Maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times, disposing of waste appropriately and sustainably.
• Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role.
• Receive, unload, move and lift materials to site for installation following good handling practices preventing injury or damage.

Training and Apprenticeship Details

Foundry Lea, Bridport DT6 5JR. Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. Training provider Yeovil College. Training course Bricklayer (level 2) understood apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab). What you\\\'ll learn and course contents:

• Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Read and interpret information from drawings and specifications.
• Estimate and select required resources: quantities of bricks and blocks, mortar, wall ties and insulation.
• Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
• Select and use hand tools, maintain and store hand tools.
• Set out brick and block cavity walls to given tolerances, including openings.
• Construct a stretcher bond brick and block cavity wall with return and opening to given tolerances, including installing a lintel with soldiers, brick and edge sill, closure around opening, insulation, fire stopping, cavity tray, damp proof course (DPC) and weep holes.
• Apply joint finishes: half round, flush, weather struck and recessed.
• Set out and construct a simple brick solid wall with capping.
• Gauge and hand mix mortar to ratio.
• Measure and cut bricks and blocks using hand tools, to given tolerances.
• Carry out a simple repair: replacing damaged bricks.
• Protect materials and finished work.
• Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
• Apply team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
• Identify well-being support available to self and others.
• Construct a brick wall with a raking cut, e.g., gable end wall or garden wall with raking cut.

Course Contents and Assessments

• Set out brick and block cavity wall, with tolerances and openings, and construct with necessary components and safety measures.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications; measure and cut to tolerances.
• Learn to prepare and maintain safe working areas and to use and maintain hand tools.
• Carry out simple repairs and protective practices for materials and finished work.

Qualifications and Skills

• On completion, the apprentice will receive a Bricklayer Level 2 qualification. Functional Skills in Maths and English may also be required depending on current level.
• GCSE in English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A-C) may be required.
• Skills: Communication, Attention to detail, Organisation, Customer care, Problem solving, Presentation, Logical thinking, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness.

Other Requirements

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Employer Information

Pro Bricklayers Ltd, brickwork contractor based in the South West, with over 20 years experience in the industry. Working on traditional build and timber frame for some of the largest new build developers in the South West. We have a track record of achieving quality brickwork and client satisfaction. We provide knowledge and understanding of large scale project management, and pride ourselves in being able to work with other trades and site teams. As a growing company we believe that the right training is imperative to the success and growth of the industry. We recognise the importance of employment of apprentices and the constant support we give to any sub-contractors that work with us.