Bricklayers
Bricklayers erect and repair brick, pre-cut stone and concrete block structures such as walls, paving, chimney stacks and tunnel lining.
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£32,367
Average salary
New workers start around £19,104.02. Normal pay is £32,367 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £46,286.12.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
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.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Mathematics
62
Active Listening
55
Speaking
50
Learning Strategies
49
Critical Thinking
49
Reading Comprehension
48
Monitoring
46
Active Learning
44
Writing
39
Science
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