Bricklayer jobs

Bricklayers are responsible for the construction and maintenance of walls and other components of structures.

This article provides information about the job of a bricklayer in the NHS, including the entrance criteria and abilities required to be successful in the position.

a day at the office

If you work for the NHS as a bricklayer, you can be assigned to work on

new constructions

additions made to pre-existing structures

restoring or improving the appearance of existing structures

preservation and repair of historic structures

You are responsible for ensuring that the outside walls of NHS facilities are in excellent condition by doing repairs as needed. In addition to this, you could participate in large building projects that span for many months.

Who will I be collaborating with?

You may be able to work on their own for minor fixes. When working on bigger projects, you will often collaborate with other bricklayers or with other members of the estates crew, such as carpenters, plumbers, tilers, painters and decorators, or electricians. This may be the case even if you are the only bricklayer on the team.

It is possible that you may be required to travel between locations using a vehicle provided by the NHS or your own personal van.

You may also work as a bricklayer for a building and construction firm that provides construction services to the NHS. In this case, your employer would be the NHS.

Entry requirements

The qualifications for becoming a bricklayer are not predetermined in any way. In most cases, they have a reputable vocational certification in the field of building.

GCSEs in English and mathematics are often required in order to begin training as a bricklayer. Construction experience or other types of hands-on job experience may be required by certain employers. Apprenticeships in the field of estates support jobs are common and may give a wealth of expertise if taken advantage of. Investigate the possibility of beginning an apprenticeship.

A valid driver's license is sometimes required for employment.

Skills needed

Bricklayers are required to have a

interested in building and designing

in good physical condition for standing, lifting, and carrying

orderly and conscientious

conscious of health and safety concerns

eager to labor outdoors despite any adverse conditions

ability to read blueprints or plans

capable of working both alone and in a group

practical skills

excellent manual (hand) skills

organisational skills

Training and professional advancement

When you first start out as an apprentice bricklayer, the training that you get will include

safety and health concerns

how to make use of the various instruments and apparatus

all facets of laying bricks and mortar