Bricklayer Apprentice
COLLINS (CONTRACTORS) LTD
Oprington, BR5 3QB
Closes in 23 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 October 2024
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Summary
A bricklaying apprentice to work closely with our current restorer. Established in 1929 Collins Contractors Ltd provides a comprehensive range of prestigious internal and external building refurbishments. Based in Orpington, Kent, we primarily work for Building Surveyors and Architects.
- Annual wage
- £11,648 a year
- Training course
- Bricklayer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 5.00pm (breaks to be confirmed)
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 25 November
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Repair and maintain brickwork and masonry on restoration projects
- Ensure compliance with current building codes and regulations
- Laying bricks and mortar
- Ensuring structures are straight and level
- Shaping and trimming bricks using hammers, chisels and power tools
- Reading and following technical plans
- Sealing foundations with damp-proof materials
- Repair and maintenance of structures
- Mixing mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer
- Working accurately from detailed plans and specifications
Where you’ll work
Cray Avenue
Oprington
BR5 3QB
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
Your training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
More training information
Training Provider: BROMLEY COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION.
On programme Training:
- Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English
- Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate
End-Point Assessment (EPA):
- Knowledge Test
- Skills Test
- Oral Questioning - underpinned by a portfolio
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 3)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Physical fitness
- punctual
About this company
Established in 1929 Collins Contractors Ltd provide a comprehensive range of prestigious internal and external building refurbishments. Based in Orpington, Kent, we primarily work for Building Surveyors and Architects. We also have an excellent working relationship with Local Authorities and Housing Trusts. Previous works include refurbishments to Listed Buildings, Museums, Schools, Leisure Centres, Residential Properties, Fire Stations, Children’s Centres and Commercial Offices. We have also been actively involved with Construction Management projects.
After this apprenticeship
- Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of this apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282104.
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Closes in 23 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)
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