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Bricklayer or Mason
Tasks
- Levels, aligns and embeds stone in mortar and faces brick, concrete or steel frame with stone to make and repair structures.
- Uses hand and power tools to shape, trim, carve, cut letters in and polish stone.
- Spreads mortar on foundations and bricks, and places, levels and aligns bricks in mortar bed.
- Marks and cuts stone using hammers, mallet and hand or pneumatic chisels.
- Examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 10% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£26,253
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for bricklayer or mason is £26,253
1,183 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,183. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for bricklayer or mason roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £26,253 per year. That is about £2,188 per month or £13.46 per hour. New workers generally start on £12,196, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £37,019
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,183 people are employed in the region.