Brickwork Apprentice

About the role

Job Title: Bricklaying Apprentice 🧱

Are you ready to build your future? We're looking for energetic and motivated individuals to join our team as Bricklaying Apprentices! If you're keen to learn a trade, get hands-on, and create something amazing, this is the opportunity for you. No experience necessary – just a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Measuring and preparing your work area, setting up the initial rows of bricks (courses) and the damp course. 📏
• Mixing mortar by hand or using mechanical mixers. 💪
• Skillfully laying bricks and applying mortar with a trowel. 🛠️
• Shaping and trimming bricks using hammers, chisels, and power tools. 🧰
• Ensuring all courses are perfectly straight and level using spirit levels (water or laser) and plumb lines. ✅

What we're looking for:

• A willingness to learn and develop new skills. 🧠
• Reliability and punctuality. ⏰
• The ability to work as part of a team. 🤝
• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic. ✨

Key responsibilities

• Measuring the work area and setting out the first rows of bricks (courses) and the damp course
• Mixing mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer
• Laying the bricks on top of each other and applying the mortar with a trowel
• Shaping and trimming bricks using hammers, chisels and power tools
• Checking that courses are straight using water or laser spirit levels and plumb lines

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 1-9), Maths (grade 1-9))