Bricklayers and masons

£27,114

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

46 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.07%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Bricklayers and masons

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5312

Bricklayers and masons erect and repair structures of stone, brick and similar materials and cut, shape and polish granite, marble, slate and other stone for building, ornamental and other purposes.

Common tasks include:

examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements;
marks and cuts stone using hammers, mallet and hand or pneumatic chisels;
spreads mortar on foundations and bricks, and places, levels and aligns bricks in mortar bed;
uses hand and power tools to shape, trim, carve, cut letters in and polish stone;
levels, aligns and embeds stone in mortar and faces brick, concrete or steel frame with stone to make and repair structures.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ in General Construction at Level 3.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Bricklayers and masons

Regional employment: Bricklayers and masons

Future employment: Bricklayers and masons

Top 12 industries: Bricklayers and masons

Alternative & related job titles: Bricklayers and masons

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Equality focus: Bricklayers and masons

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