Level 2 Bricklaying Apprenticeship - Hillingdon

at  Evolve Apprentices Ltd

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

We are looking for Hillingdon borough residents who are interested in completing a Level 2 Bricklaying apprenticeship. The successful candidate will spend 30 months working as a Brickwork Apprentice as part of the CITB / Flexi-Job Shared Apprenticeship Scheme. Employed by Evolve Apprentices while completing the apprenticeship.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

English GCSE G/1 or above (or equivalent)
Maths GCSE G/1 or above (or equivalent)

SKILLS REQUIRED

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working

VACANCY DETAIL

What will the apprentice be doing?
Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches, and other structures e.g., chimney stack. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects.

The main duties and tasks of a Bricklaying Apprentice are:

• General labouring, tidying of site, and tool/equipment fetching
• Mixing and turning mortar, loading boards
• Moving, stacking, and passing bricks
• Eventually, you will progress into the laying of bricks and blocks

Those seeking to do a bricklaying apprenticeship need to be patient, it is one of the more complex trades and you need to learn everything it takes to be a bricklayer before you get to start laying bricks/blocks. This process can take up to 6 months, depending on how well they see you progress. Bricklayers are also often the first trades on site, must be willing to be on site early and on time each day.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The qualification you would be working to is the Level 2 Brickwork (Standard) where we will be looking to partner with a training provider to provide the training.
This training will require you to attend college one day per week, and you will be paid a set 7 hours on your college day each week. You are expected to travel when necessary for training and/or assessments. You will be responsible to managing/arranging with your line manager.

OTHER INFORMATION

We are looking for reliable candidates who are committed to starting and completing this apprenticeship, who have good timekeeping and attendance, who are as determined to gain the qualification alongside the work experience. We are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace

• General labouring, tidying of site, and tool/equipment fetching
• Mixing and turning mortar, loading boards
• Moving, stacking, and passing bricks
• Eventually, you will progress into the laying of bricks and block