5313 — Bricklayers

What this occupation covers

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

Typical duties

examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements

measures construction site and lays out the first lines of bricks to mark position of walls

mixes and spreads mortar on foundations and bricks

places, levels and aligns bricks in mortar bed and walls

uses hand and power tools to shape and trim bricks

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Immigration Salary List: 5313 Bricklayers – all jobs. Nations: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. Removal: 31 December 2026.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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