Bricklaying Apprentice

**The Job**

Apprentices will be working in all aspects of Bricklaying. Some examples are:
Block laying. Cavity walling to include openings, brick inspection chambers, joint finishes, set out a square, set out to a gauge rod and/or profiles.

Interpret drawings and specifications.

Measure the work area and set out level first courses of bricks to a plan, including bonds for openings and the damp course.

Mix mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer.

Use of laser levels, spirit levels, optical levels and string lines to check that courses are straight, horizontally and vertically, and laid to a gauge.

Ensure thermal qualities, airtightness and ventilation are maintained. Remove waste materials. Repair and renew masonry structures.

Although this is a Bricklaying apprentice role, there may at times be some other aspects of construction involved in, which they shall be supervised and trained. When the apprentices are working, they will be supervised by a fully qualified member of staff and will be shown all the correct procedures including health and safety in the workplace. Along with ensuring that their work area is clean and safe, and that all the tools are cleaned and put away correctly at the end of each day.

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

You will be fully qualified Bricklayer and become a self-employed Bricklayer with the employer.

**Person Specification**

**Working Week**

Apprentices will be expected to work a maximum of 45 hours a week, 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday with exception for college.

**The Apprenticeship and Training Provider**

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**Who are Greenlight Safety & Training?**

Greenlight Safety & Training are a Plymouth based apprenticeship provider working within the construction sector.

Established in 2017 Greenlight Training Ltd is a subsidiary of Greenlight Group, that also incorporates Greenlight Safety Consultancy Ltd and Greenlight Safety Assessment Scheme Ltd. We have been operating for over 12 years with a longstanding and established name within the construction industry, with over 350 apprentices currently enrol.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £192.40-£200.00 per week

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 02/02/2023
Reference ID: IN474