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Bricklayers

Bricklayers erect and repair brick, pre-cut stone and concrete block structures such as walls, paving, chimney stacks and tunnel lining.

Daily Tasks

  • Uses hand and power tools to shape and trim bricks.
  • Places, levels and aligns bricks in mortar bed and walls.
  • Mixes and spreads mortar on foundations and bricks.
  • Measures construction site and lays out the first lines of bricks to mark position of walls.
  • Examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements.

£19,314

Entry Level Salary

£32,793.51

Average Salary

£49,427.92

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

247

Past two years

139

This year

1134

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

8%

Level 1

12%

Level 2

14%

Level 3

57%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

7%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

2%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

1%

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