gpo1971 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Brother-in-law is a brickie and there is loads of work on. Getting a foot in the door can be tricky for newbies, it is in a lot of professions. But the work is seemingly there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dove Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I'm here an settled now and pride in your work is not a must here , I was the same back in blighty. If you come to perth I would be able to get you in with us no bother , decent brickys are in demand still in Perth. You will not get sponsored tho I think Hi Paul. I am a bricklayer coming over on the 19th of this month, I am fast and very neat and have 10 years experience . I would be very grateful for any advice you could give me in finding work. Or if you know anyone who is looking for a good bricky, could you let me know thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulandali Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Yes bud if a can help you I will be bother there is loads of work were I'm at north of river , were will you be? I will defo try sort something out for you with numbers or even in with us but don't sweat work for us is in abundance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incata Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) If you do cash in hand and do it at weekends, you can earn $450 per day, according to one chap who we know does a bit of work on the side. Edited June 9, 2013 by Incata $ sign missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incata Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Just to add, we have found the standards of Australian bricklayers to be absolutely shoddy. This is looking at the quality of work having been done previously in our house, and listening to how Australian tradesmen plan to solve existing problems (cover it up, it'll be alright love). We are now only hiring British tradesmen to work for us, as we want a decent standard of work, done on time, that will last a long time. It does not seem to matter how long the Brits have been out here, they have not let their standards drop. If you are coming out here and want (once you have jumped through all the Australian hoops) to be successful in setting up and running your own business, all that is required is providing a decent quality quote (ie if they ask for it to be broken down into different tasks, do it; if you say you will provide extra information, make sure you provide it); turn up on time; work hard and to a good standard. This seems to be an alien concept to the Australian tradesmen we have dealt with (thus why we are only dealing with firms set up by ex-pat Brits). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulandali Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Just to add, we have found the standards of Australian bricklayers to be absolutely shoddy. This is looking at the quality of work having been done previously in our house, and listening to how Australian tradesmen plan to solve existing problems (cover it up, it'll be alright love). We are now only hiring British tradesmen to work for us, as we want a decent standard of work, done on time, that will last a long time. It does not seem to matter how long the Brits have been out here, they have not let their standards drop. If you are coming out here and want (once you have jumped through all the Australian hoops) to be successful in setting up and running your own business, all that is required is providing a decent quality quote (ie if they ask for it to be broken down into different tasks, do it; if you say you will provide extra information, make sure you provide it); turn up on time; work hard and to a good standard. This seems to be an alien concept to the Australian tradesmen we have dealt with (thus why we are only dealing with firms set up by ex-pat Brits).[/QUOT Well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dove Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Yes bud if a can help you I will be bother there is loads of work were I'm at north of river , were will you be? I will defo try sort something out for you with numbers or even in with us but don't sweat work for us is in abundance I am moving to north fremantle mate, But i dont mind traveling to find work. If you could sort something out for me that would be amazing. I would like to work with some british brickys as i think it would make it easier to learn the regs and the different way of building. Will i need to bring references over with me. Is it easy to get a start as some jobs i have seen it says you need wa experience. Once again thanks for your help mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dove Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hi Paul. I've just arrived in perth, Just wondered if it was possible to meet up for a chat about work. Let me know if you can thanks Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulandali Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I'm in pearsall mate nor whereabouts are you? I will message you my number and give me a call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldb14 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Hi Rich we have just returned from our reki in Perth... I am a bricklayer waiting patiently for perm visa which is taking forever!! i have run my own construction company in uk for 20years successfully, I do new builds, renovation & restoration on residential & commercial properties. The process seems to be taking forever & we are extra eager to get over to oz now we have seen the opportunity available!! we are applying for perm residency but I'm also trying to find a sponsor to get over ASAP whilst this is processed. Would you or do you know of anyone in a position to sponsor me? I have a professional resume ,portfolio of work photos & videos (necessary for skills exam)& a stack of client testimonials to forward onto you.... i can speak to you via Skype or if a genuine offer was in place I would fly back to Perth to have an interview & show my bricklaying skills & speed. i look forward to hearing from you regards David Brownhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldb14 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Hi we have just returned from our reki in Perth... I am a bricklayer waiting patiently for perm visa which is taking forever!! i have run my own construction company in uk for 20years successfully, I do new builds, renovation & restoration on residential & commercial properties. The process seems to be taking forever & we are extra eager to get over to oz now we have seen the opportunity available!! we are applying for perm residency but I'm also trying to find a sponsor to get over ASAP whilst this is processed. Would you or do you know of anyone in a position to sponsor me? I have a professional resume ,portfolio of work photos & videos (necessary for skills exam)& a stack of client testimonials to forward onto you.... i can speak to you via Skype or if a genuine offer was in place I would fly back to Perth to have an interview & show my bricklaying skills & speed. i look forward to hearing from you regards David :chatterbox: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulandali Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I think it will be very very hard to get sponsored in our line of work mate but good luck with it. Plenty o work though mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaz Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'm hoping that with the brickies getting lots of work that I'm guessing the plasterers coming behind them also have loads??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulandali Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Yes mate plenty graft for yous rendering all over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaz Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I've noticed the ads in the west have decreased slightly (for plasterers) maybe due to the winter months, OH and son are White Setter's and hoping to be back out there around Sept, although I reckon if he got a job offer he'd be away tomorrow lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubear7 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Can anyone tell me exactly how different bricklaying in wa is different from the uk, I've been bricking since the day I left school 13 years ago and am very intreuiged on how it is done differently in oz . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Can anyone tell me exactly how different bricklaying in wa is different from the uk, I've been bricking since the day I left school 13 years ago and am very intreuiged on how it is done differently in oz . Profiles all the time isnt it i think?a bricks a brick ,cant be that much different i wouldn't think,easy enough to pick up anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubear7 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Yeah I agree we use profiles all the time to saves building corners only thing I can really imagine being different is Guage lintel hights etc. but that's nothing dramatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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