Bricklaying Apprenticeship small construction company TAYLOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION LTD

The apprentice will be supporting a senior builder on site with a variety of tasks. The apprentice will also be expected to complete other building related tasks and general clearing and housekeeping that relates to working on site. They will also be working alongside another apprentice.

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Closing date: 30 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,707.84

    £5.50 an hour to begin with but this will increase with experience.

    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

    Usual working weeks are around 39 hours. Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (includes 30 minute lunch). Over time may be available depending on the job and age of apprentice. Hours may be less due to bad weather, or additional hours offered to make up for this.

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    02 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000159708

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assisting a senior builder on site with general building works, excavations, foundations, sub and superstructure works, masonry and stone works, plasterwork, structural floors, lintels and surface finishes / coverings
  • Material quantity estimation and waste management
  • General clearing, sorting, organising, loading, tidying and cleaning as appropriate
  • Time keeping and meeting deadlines
  • Transporting loads safely
  • Working at heights
  • Working with subcontractors and other members of the team
  • Clearing tools and workspaces, loading and unloading the van as well as keeping the site, workshop and tools clean and tidy
  • Following health and safety guidelines

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

Level 2 Bricklaying. Other training may be available dependent on interests (e.g. first aid, carpentry, asbestos awareness etc).

Block release college time at NWSLC or Harrowbrook.

Most work will be in the Leicester area, always within one hour of Nuneaton, although transportation from Nuneaton may be available. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We hope to employ someone who will stay with the company long term and has an interest in fulfilling a wider builder role, capable of carpentry and more.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Essential

Things to consider

This role involves a mixture of building and other tasks, general clearing and demolition. The candidate will be working in a variety of places across Leicestershire & the Midlands, there is the offer of transportation from CV10 9PS, travel time can be up to an hour. Work hours may differ depending on where the jobs are based and what they involve.

About the employer

The company undertakes historical building restoration & extension, conservation & residential building works and joinery.

Employer

TAYLOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION LTD

Address

LOCATION WILL VARY DEPENDENT ON JOB

ALWAYS WITHIN 1HR OF CV10 9PS

LE6 0JE

Contact

Rebeka Taylor

office@taylorwoodconstruction.co.uk

07428181535

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Training

Training provider

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Bricklayer

Level 2 (GCSE)

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