Apprentice Bricklayer

Job Introduction

Gleeson are recruiting multiple Bricklayer Apprentices’ to join our passionate, collaborative and respectful teams out on site. Reporting directly to the Site Manager you will be carrying out general bricklaying duties on all stages of the construction of Gleeson developments.

Please note this advertisement is for the location specified only, however there will be instances where you may be moved to a different site in order to support your work based evidence in line with training requirements.

Locations in our West Yorkshire region are as follows:

• BD2 3QR
• BD7 2AY

Working Hours

• 39 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm
• Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm
• Block release at a NHBC Hub Training Centre to obtain a qualification in Bricklaying

Main Responsibilities

You will need to demonstrate a passionate approach to bricklaying and other aspects of building. The successful candidate will need to be committed to this demanding role, which will involve working indoors and outdoors. As part of the apprenticeship you will be studying a qualification in Bricklaying which will include both theory and practical work with Gleesons’ chosen training provider NHBC which will be on a block release basis either at the Hull or Tamworth Training Centre.

• Working as part of a team (gang) of bricklayers on all stages of construction from sub-structure to super-structure
• Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
• Work is often at height on scaffolding, therefore you need to be ‘good with heights’
• Ensuring the brickwork of the finished home is of a high standard and presentable
• Maintain tools and materials
• Be an effective part of the site team
• Committed and hardworking, as at times the work can be physically demanding
• Committed to gaining a Bricklaying qualification with a willingness to go to a training provider and learn additional theory and practical within this trade
• Attend onsite reviews with the Early Talent Co-ordinator

The Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys outdoor working
• Excellent communication skills , able to work in a team or on your own
• Flexible approach to working on different sites
• Excellent attendance and time keeping skills both on site and at NHBC Training Provider
• A requirement to complete functional skills in Maths and English if not already achieved
• Prepared to travel to site and NHBC Training Provider
• Access to own transport (desirable)

Why Gleeson?

Package Description

• Relevant training provided
• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan