About
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Employer Description
Cubitt Theobald is an Employee owned and managed building and joinery company which was established in 1903. We carry out refurbishment, restoration, extension and repair projects in Suffolk and throughout East Anglia. We also design and hand make kitchens and bespoke cabinetry in our own workshops.
Main description
We are currently recruiting a Bricklaying apprentice. The role will be involved in working on private properties, public houses and commercial properties. You will be working in a team of people which will be made up of employees and also subcontractors.
Apprentices will be working in all aspects of Bricklaying, some examples are:
- Block laying.
- Cavity walling to include openings, brick inspection chambers, joint finishes, set out a square, set out to a gauge rod and/or profiles.
- Interpret drawings and specifications.
- Measure the work area and set out level first courses of bricks to a plan, including bonds for openings and the damp course.
- Mix mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer.
- Lay bricks to set dimensions and apply mortar with a trowel to completion.
- Shape and trim bricks/blocks using hammers, chisels and power tools.
- Use of laser levels, spirit levels, optical levels and string lines to check that courses are straight, horizontally and vertically, and laid to a gauge.
- Ensure thermal qualities, airtightness and ventilation are maintained. Remove waste materials.
- Repair and renew masonry structures.
Although this is a Bricklaying apprentice role, there may at times be some other aspects of construction involved in, which they shall be supervised and trained. When the apprentices are working, they will be supervised by a member of staff and will be shown all the correct procedures including health and safety in the workplace. Along with ensuring that their work area is clean and safe, and that all the tools are cleaned and put away correctly at the end of each day.
Entry requirements
GCSE Maths and English at grades 4 - Desired but not required.
Skills required
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Training to be Provided
The learner will be studying the Bricklaying Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to the West Suffolk College.
Things to consider
This role will involve outside work the majority of the time and with a lot of manual work involved.
Future Prospects
When the apprenticeship has been completed with a minimum of a pass level, there will be a permanent job role available, and the earnings will be uplifted to the rate of a qualified brick layer within the company.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/08/2024
Salary
£13728 per year
Location
This job is located in Long Melford, Sudbury,, Suffolk
More Information
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
