Bricklayer Apprentice

Summary
Gleeson are recruiting multiple Bricklayer Apprentices' to join our passionate, collaborative and respectful teams out on site. Reporting directly to the Site Manager you will be carrying out general bricklaying duties on all stages of the construction of Gleeson developments.
Please note this advertisement is for the location specified only, however there will be instances where you may be moved to a different site in order to support your work based evidence in line with t
raining
requirements.
Locations in our Tees Valley and Tyne & Wear region are as follows:
DL16 7AS
Working Hours
39 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 5.00pm
Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm
Block release at a NHBC Hub Training Centre to obtain a qualification in Bricklaying
Package
Relevant training provided
Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
Holiday Buy Back Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Healthshield membership
Life Assurance Scheme
Share Purchase Plan
Main Responsibilities
You will need to demonstrate a passionate approach to bricklaying and other aspects of building. The successful candidate will need to be committed to this demanding role, which will involve working indoors and outdoors. As part of the apprenticeship you will be studying a qualification in Bricklaying which will include both theory and practical work with Gleesons' chosen training provider NHBC which will be on a block release basis at the Hull Center.
Working as part of a team (gang) of bricklayers on all stages of construction from sub-structure to super-structure
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Work is often at height on scaffolding, therefore you need to be 'good with heights'
Ensuring the brickwork of the finished home is of a high standard and presentable
Maintain tools and materials
Be an effective part of the site team
Committed and hardworking, as at times the work can be physically demanding
Committed to gaining a Bricklaying qualification with a willingness to go to a training provider and learn additional theory and practical within this trade
Attend onsite reviews with the Early Talent Co-ordinator
Ideal Candidate
Enjoys outdoor working
Excellent communication skills , able to work in a team or on your own
Flexible approach to working on different sites
Excellent attendance and time keeping skills both on site and at NHBC Training Provider
A requirement to complete functional skills in Maths and English if not already achieved
Prepared to travel to site and NHBC Training Provider
Access to own transport (desirable)
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