Bricklayer

Bricklayers lay bricks, pre-cut stone and concrete blocks in mortar. They construct, extend and repair domestic and commercial buildings, and other structures such as foundations, walls, chimneys or decorative masonry work. Bricklaying offers a real sense of achievement. At the end of a project, you’ll see the results and be able to say, ‘I built that’. As a bricklayer, you will be responsible for one of the most important elements of construction within the housing industry. Duties include laying bricks, measuring out areas, and repairing or maintaining existing structures.

The job role of a bricklayer includes the following duties:

• Laying bricks
• Applying or removing mortar with a trowel
• Working accurately from detailed plans and specifications
• Sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials
• Using spirit levels and plumb lines to check building alignment
• Using hand tools, power tools and brick-cutting machines
• Constructing arches and ornamental brickwork
• Repairing and maintaining building blocks
• Measuring out build areas and setting out the first rows of bricks and damp course
• Working outdoors on construction sites, in all weathers and at height.