Bricklayer
Fort Amherst Heritage Trust is looking for skilled bricklayers to assist with maintaining our historical buildings throughout site. You must be confident in reading and analysing building plans, checking specifications and following strict heritage guidelines. You should also be able to mix mortar powder, sand clay and water to obtain acceptable consistency.
Fort Amherst is the UK’s largest Napoleonic Fort, which is maintained and protected almost entirely by volunteers. By volunteering at Fort Amherst, you will be helping to preserve Medway’s history, whilst also potentially learning new skills and making new friends.
Responsibilities
- Analysing and interpreting building plans
- Laying bricks
- Applying or removing grout with a trowel
- Strengthening and sealing foundations with appropriate materials
- Repairing building blocks and chimneys
- Refurbishing stonework
- Accurate measure to ensure adherence with strict guidelines
- Understanding and managing the quantities of materials required for the job
- Using tools such as hand tools, brick cutting machines but also spirit levels and plumb lines to ensure building alignment
Requirements & Skills
- Be detail orientated and have a methodical approach
- Have knowledge of construction and building
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Be manual and agile with their hands
- Commitment to safety
- Apprenticeship or previous experience is preferred.
