Bricklayer Apprenticeship

All of our apprentices will work alongside qualified and experienced bricklayers to learn the trade and assist in all aspects of bricklaying on a busy construction site. In addition to learning the skills required to become a competent bricklayer, apprentices will also obtain the knowledge and behaviour to support them in the construction sector.

We are looking for candidates that will work safely and responsibly at all times, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work and training.

Daily duties include:

Awareness of health and safety on site. Understand different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store materials. Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications to carry out work. Understand how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage Use, maintain and store hand/power tools. Work alongside qualified and experienced bricklaying contractors to learn the trade and assist in all aspects of bricklaying.

Training:
You will be pursuing a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Bricklaying, through Weston College. As part of this programme, you will attend Weston College once a week for workshops. An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship. At the conclusion of your programme, your qualification will be assessed through an Apprenticeship Assessment.

Training Outcome:

The successful applicant will work with our contractors in the region with a view to forming their own bricklaying gang once qualified.

Employer Description:
We are a leading UK housebuilder with headquarters in York, we operate from 31 regional offices throughout the UK, trading under the brand names of Persimmon Homes, Charles Church and Westbury Partnerships. We have three off-site manufacturing facilities, which we utilise to support our operations and secure key material components: our Space4 business manufactures highly insulated timber frames, wall panels and roof cassettes; our Brickworks manufactures concrete bricks and our Tileworks manufactures concrete roof tiles. To further support our customers, we have established FibreNest, our ultra-fast, full fibre to the home broadband service, which aims to ensure our customers are connected to the internet from moving in day onwards. We aim to deliver value to all of our stakeholders, building good quality homes for our customers, providing career opportunities for our employees, supporting jobs in our supply chain, contributing towards the sustainable development of local communities, and generating returns for our shareholders.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday - 8 hours per day. Friday - 7 hours. Times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness