Apprentice Bricklayer

Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding.

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Bricklaying Apprentice to start their career with us. The Bricklaying Apprentice will commence 5th October at a Bricklaying Hub in Newcastle for the first two weeks. For the majority of the 18-month apprenticeship, they will be based from our development in Doncaster.

There will also be additional intensive two-week blocks of training every 8-10 weeks at the Bricklaying Hub, learning all the skills and knowledge necessary to become a competent Bricklayer utilising a variety of tools and processes.

The Bricklaying Apprentice will work towards completing the Level 2 Apprenticeship standard in Bricklaying. More details about our Bricklaying Apprenticeship scheme can be found here. 

Bricklayers are responsible for setting out buildings using blocks, bricks, and mortar in accordance with approved construction plans. Bricklayers can be responsible for building and repairing walls. They may also refurbish brickwork and masonry. 

• Measuring and setting out rows and courses of bricks,
• Mixing mortar (cement),
• Laying the bricks and fixing them using mortar,
• Measuring and cutting bricks to the appropriate sizes and shapes using a variety of tools
• Ensuring that the courses run straight using a spirit level.
• Your Health & Safety
• Building cavity walls
• Running to line – building corners to gauge, jointing, insulation, cavity closures
• Installing wall ties, fire stopping
• Silo use and maintenance
• Traditional mixing methods
• Constructing damp proof courses, cavity trays, positioning lintels, gauge, bonding, setting out simple structures
• Delivering the above and a range of additional bricklaying techniques/skills, all to NHBC standards

Why work for us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Smart Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance and Health Assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
• Development opportunities to progress your career

Our values

Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.

• Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
• Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
• Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
• Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.

At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

If this sounds like you, please apply now. As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact Show email