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Bricklayer Apprentice LDW PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY The chosen applicant will get extensive hands-on experience with daily work on site. We have 2 substantial projects covering a full range of building work building from the ground up (Foundations to Roof and gardens). You will be working with a great team to support and guide you.

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Closing date: 22 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Company clothing provided, performance bonus, tool bonus.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm (30 minute lunch break).

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    27 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    25 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000067466

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The apprentice will be working alongside several highly experienced and skilled builders to learn and develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of general building, brickwork and all construction.

Every day will be an opportunity to have hands-on experience of the different competencies required to become a highly-skilled builder.

Tasks include:

  • Foundations: calculation and installation
  • Brick work: calculations, types, aggregate mixes, brick (and stone laying)
  • Trench work with piping and small machinery
  •  Property extension construction – including walls, window crevasse, insulation and roofing
  • Paving & pathway floor work (internal and external)
  • Roof work including chimneys
  • Use of small works machinery 

Experience will be gained on residential and commercial projects.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Bricklayer apprentices attend York College on block release (approximately one week per month) and work for their employer for the rest of the time. Practical assessment will take place during the apprenticeship. Apprentices will also be required to produce a portfolio of evidence typically during the last 10 months of the apprenticeship. This must contain at least 15 pieces of work evidence.

The qualification achieved at the end of the apprenticeship is Bricklayer Apprenticeship level 2.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We have taken on other apprentices full time upon completion of the apprenticeship.  We also have team members who started from the ground and progressed into management roles and leadership roles.
Eventual career progression is as high as you’d like to get to.

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Passion for bricklaying, Willingness to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

You will be working on building sites indoors and outdoors. After you submit your application, please look out for an email from businesspartnerships@yorkcollege.ac.uk. You must reply, otherwise your application will not be considered.

About the employer

The company was established in 2017 and has 15 staff. We carry out all types of construction work.

Employer

LDW PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED

Address

GREYSTONES

MAIN STREET

KIRBY MISPERTON

YO17 6XL

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Training

Training provider

YORK COLLEGE

Contact

Business Partnerships

businesspartnerships@yorkcollege.ac.uk

01904770368

Apprenticeship standard

Bricklayer

Level 2 (GCSE)

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