BricklayerCategory: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
With their trusty trowel in hand, bricklayers are the front line of construction work. They put up and fix walls in a structure, both inside and out. They also do linings for under bridges and inside tunnels. They can work on anything from new housing developments, factories, retail sites, to vast civil engineering projects.
There is always demand for bricklayers, either for new builds or maintenance and renovation of existing structures, with regular work on sites across the UK.
Their usual tasks and day to day activities include:
Marking areas to be worked on.
Preparing bricks with appropriate tools such as hammers, chisels and power tools.
Laying bricks in horizontal layers.
Spreading mortar using trowels.
Using lines and spirit levels to ensure finished walls are straight.
Construction site working hours are not cosy Monday to Friday hours. Early starts and late finishes are normal, seven days a week, fifty two weeks per year. Extra working will be required to ensure construction projects are finished on time.
Bricklayers, of course, toil and labour outdoors, and in all weathers. The work is hard, physical and dirty with much loading, unloading of construction materials and transferring them to and from storage areas. Safety is important as well, and all workers have to take care for the well being of all on the site. Protective clothing - hard hats, ear protectors, visors, masks, goggles, steel toecap boots, and high-visibility jackets " must be worn at all times when on site.
Employers hiring bricklayers include construction firms, engineering companies and local authorities. Typical starting salaries begin at around £17000 and more, depending on the level of qualification.
School work experience placements and apprenticeships are a usual route into work. Most colleges and other training organisations run suitable courses, offering GSCE, BTEC and City & Guilds qualifications and awards. Most training can be done on the job, in conjunction with day release or other types of courses.
Vacancies are advertised in specialist construction publications, local and regional newspapers, relevant websites, and also by Job Centre Plus and specialist recruitment agencies.
Posted By: Jon Richards
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