Bricklayer Apprentice

Company: Dixon & Sons Construction Limited
Location: Bedford, MK41 9RH
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £13,312.00 per year
Sector: Construction
Ref: VAC-13364
Application Deadline Date: 11/08/2024
Start Date: 02/09/2024
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm

Brief Description

Do you want to learn a trade? Have you thought about becoming a bricklayer? Do you want to be a part of building projects? Dixon & Sons are looking for an apprentice to join their team.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the programme.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01234 291375

Personal Qualities

Hardworking
Willing to learn
Good time keeping
Good team work
Interest in the building trade

Skills Required

Good communication skills
Good at problem solving

Training to be Provided

Level 2 Bricklayer
Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Future Prospects

Potential opportunity to become a full time employed position as a Bricklayer upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

Dixon & Sons Construction Limited get involved with a wide variety of construction projects in Bedfordshire and surrounding areas. Their work includes new builds, extensions, bricklaying and groundworks, carpentry, hard landscaping and driveways.

So what will you be Learning?

You will be setting up the working area and selecting appropriate tools.

You will carry out basic trade instructions.

How to read and interpret drawings

You will work in a team with other trades and learn about different types of construction methods including fireplaces and chimneys.

You will be working within Health and Safety Policies and regulations.

Other Information

Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage. Staff benefits include team days out such as go karting and meals out and they offer a good pension scheme.