Summary
Learn the skills needed to become a qualified bricklayer while gaining valuable experience in the workplace. You’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople, develop practical construction skills and earn while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.
What you will do at work
- Assist with setting out and preparing areas for bricklaying
- Mix and prepare mortar and other building materials
- Lay bricks and blocks to build walls and structures
- Measure, cut and position bricks and blocks accurately
- Learn how to read drawings, plans and specifications
- Use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment safely
- Follow site health and safety procedures
- Keep work areas clean, tidy and organised
- Work alongside experienced bricklayers and other trades
- Develop practical skills and techniques through on-the-job training
- Complete tasks to the required quality standards under supervision
Training
Bricklayer Level 2.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Greenlight is proud to be working in partnership with SM Babbage Ltd, an experienced building and landscaping company with over 15 years in the trade. They provide high-quality workmanship for domestic and commercial customers, undertaking a range of projects including patios, driveways, walls and general building works.
After this apprenticeship
You could progress into a skilled bricklayer role once you have completed your apprenticeship. As you gain experience, you could move into roles such as team leader, supervisor, site manager or construction manager. You could also become self-employed, start your own bricklaying business or continue with further construction qualifications.
Things to consider
Must be 18+ (for insurance purposes) and have own transport.