Redrow: Bricklaying Apprenticeship - London - Redrow Homes London

Bricklaying Apprenticeship - London

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Redrow Homes London
Colindale - NW9 5HU
Fixed Term
Competitive salary

Closing Date: 29/06/2022

This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.

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Summary

  • Confirming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace

  • Set out and build brickwork, including complex arches and surrounding brickwork, curved on plan, concave and convex brickwork and battered brickwork.

  • Mixing mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer

  • Laying the bricks on top of each other and applying the mortar with a trowel

  • 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.

  • Operating equipment on site in a safe manner

 

What we are looking for

  • Excellent time keeping skills with the ability to work in adverse weather conditions

  • Wanting to go to a training provider and learn additional theory and practical within this trade

  • Practical skills including working with hands tools

  • Able to work at heights as you will be working on top of secure scaffolding and towers

  • Excellent communication skills , able to work in a team or on your own

  • Flexible approach to working on different sites

  • Passionate about construction

What we can do for you

We've been building a proud reputation for beautiful high quality homes across England and Wales for nearly 50 years. Key to our success are the many talented people working in every department across the business who are committed to excellence. We encourage them all to grow and maximise their potential by working with like-minded people who share their vision and values.

At Redrow we are committed to continuously promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) throughout the business to build a culture that is inclusive to all, actively values difference and ensures everyone is treated fairly.

Supporting the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our people really matters and it\'s something we take very seriously. The health and wellbeing of our employees and sub-contractors is embedded at the heart of our culture and as part of this, we offer a wide range of wellbeing programmes, initiatives and education to support our colleagues both in work and in their personal lives.

We promote a culture of development and believe in investing in each individual to help them fulfil their personal goals, excel in their current role and support their future career progression.

Application tips

It’s not just about the placements we offer; Redrow want the right people working for us. As we expect a lot of applications, we need our successful candidates to stand out from the rest. We like our people to be different – so what sets you apart? What can you offer us? Why do you want to work at Redrow?

Be clear and concise, and make sure that everything that goes into your application represents your qualities.

What next? Our recruitment and selection process is designed specifically to get the best from you and demonstrate your personal qualities. So be yourself, take initiative, get involved and enjoy it!

Good luck!

Redrow is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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