Summary
Phoenix Brickwork seeks a motivated bricklaying apprentice to start a career in construction while gaining hands-on experience with skilled bricklayers and pursue a Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will gain experience on large-scale commercial projects and develop practical bricklaying skills.
What you will do at work
- Work in Leicester, Birmingham, Northampton, Oxfordshire (MUST HAVE A LICENCE AND VEHICLE)
- Learn and develop core bricklaying skills, including laying bricks and blocks, mixing mortar and setting out work
- Assist experience bricklayers with day to day
- Develop an understanding of drawings, specifications and construction methods
- Learn how to use bricklaying tools and equipment safely and correctly
- Prepare and handle materials
- Maintain a tidy, clean and safe work area
- Follow site health and safety requirements at all times
- Work effectively alongside bricklayers, supervisors and other trades
- Attend college and complete the required apprenticeship training and assessments
Training
- Bricklayer Level 2
- The training takes places at Leicester College Freemen’s Park Campus on a block release
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE English (1) – essential
- GCSE Maths (1) – essential
About this employer
Phoenix Brickwork, founded in 2010, is part of a wider construction group delivering specialist services across the UK. Our business covers Brickwork, SFS, Drywall and Scaffolding, allowing us to provide a range of specialist construction services to major commercial projects. We work with leading main contractors on large scale developments, delivering high-quality workmanship with a strong focus on safety, professionalism and project delivery.
After this apprenticeship
Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will typically progress into an Improver role for approximately one year. This provides further hands-on experience and development, allowing them to build confidence, improve their skills and gain additional experience working on commercial construction projects.
Following this period of continued development, the aim is for the individual to progress to a fully qualified bricklayer, subject to successfully meeting the required standards and demonstrating the necessary skills, knowledge and experience.
Things to consider
Please note you must have a driving licence and your own vehicle, please do not apply for the role if you do not meet this requirement.