Bricklaying Apprentice
JACK ALEXANDER BRICKLAYERS LTD
Plympton, PL7 5BG
Closes on Thursday 28 November
Posted on 17 October 2024
Contents
Summary
Jack Alexander is looking for a bricklaying apprentice to join their busy team in the South West. Laying bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, plus more.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Any overtime above the 40 hours per week, will be paid at the appropriate national minimum wage depending on age.
- Training course
- Bricklayer (level 2)
- Hours
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Normal working hours of Monday-Friday with exact times to be confirmed. However, working times may change depending on site location.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 28 December
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- 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
Throughout your apprenticeship you will be taught the skills and knowledge you need to know to successfully complete the qualification.
- Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures
- You will use all the specialist hand tools, machinery and power tools associated with this role
- You will be preparing mortar by hand and by mixer, setting out work areas and some manual lifting
Where you’ll work
Skills Group
Western Wood Way
Plympton
PL7 5BG
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
SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 2 Bricklayer Standard
- CSCS Test
- As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week. All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade Grade G/1-GradeA*/9)
- Maths (grade Grade G/1-GradeA*/9)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The successful candidate will be keen to succeed, reliable and hardworking. You will have the ability to cope with the physical demands of the role and be able to use your own initiative. You will have good communications skills and be able to work as part of a team and take instructions.
About this company
Jack Alexander are a company built on reputation, quality, trust and above all, have the ability and expertise to deliver the end product whatever the project at a competitive price. They are keen to employ a Level 2 bricklaying apprentice to join their team busy and dynamic team.
https://www.skillsgroupuk.com/construction-vacancies/jack-alexander-bricklaying (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
On completion of your level 2 apprenticeship with the company, an opportunity to apply for a full-time post may be offered to the right learner.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED
Skills Group
enquiries@skillsgroupuk.com
01752 332442
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282590.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 28 November
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