Apprentice Bricklayer

1w1 week ago

Mears Group

Rotherham, GB · Internship · £22,120 – £28,186

About this role

Bricklaying is a core function within the construction sector, especially in house building and refurbishments. As an Apprentice Bricklayer, you will lay bricks, blocks, and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches, and chimney stacks. You might also refurbish brickwork and seal foundations with damp resistant materials.

The Level 2 Bricklayer apprenticeship covers working safely on site, including health and safety rules, PPE use, and recognizing risks like working at height and manual handling. You will learn safe systems of work such as site inductions, toolbox talks, and risk assessments. Maintain a safe and tidy work area while understanding environmental responsibilities like waste segregation and recycling.

Gain knowledge of building construction principles including walls, floors, roofs, insulation, and damp protection. Study common bricklaying materials like bricks, blocks, mortar, wall ties, and DPCs. Read drawings and specifications to set out and construct solid and cavity walls, openings, bonds, and joint finishes.

Join Mears Group where apprenticeships develop the next generation workforce, with many senior people starting as apprentices. Get paid above national minimum wage for normal hours plus college attendance, with real-life experiences in people's homes and community projects. The 24-month programme offers a strong foundation for your career.

Requirements

GCSEs in English and maths at grade 1 or above
Ability to travel to college provider and branch when required
Genuine desire to learn and develop strong technical knowledge including skills, technology, and safety procedures
Physically capable of manual handling and working at height
Willingness to maintain tidy work areas and follow site safety rules
Basic aptitude for reading construction drawings and handling materials

Responsibilities

Lay bricks, blocks, and building components in mortar to construct walls, foundations, partitions, arches, and chimney stacks
Refurbish brickwork and masonry
Seal foundations with damp resistant materials
Work safely on site using PPE and recognizing risks such as working at height, manual handling, electrics, and hazardous substances
Follow safe systems of work including site inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and method statements
Set out and construct brick and blockwork including solid and cavity walls, openings, bonds, and joint finishes
Read and understand drawings and specifications to plan work and estimate materials
Select, use, maintain, and store hand and power tools safely