Bricklaying Apprentice

MSP PROJECTS LIMITED

KNUTSFORD (WA16 8RW)

Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 July 2025

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our growing team to learn from industry experts! You will work towards your Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship Qualification and work within a close team!

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4pm

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties:

  • Mixing mortar
  • Loading out materials
  • Checking measurements
  • Laying brick and blocks
  • Unloading deliveries
  • Keeping the work area tidy and safe
  • Pointing brickwork
  • General building work as and when required

Where you'll work

29 MARTHALL LANE
OLLERTON
KNUTSFORD
WA16 8RW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Read and interpret information from drawings and specifications.
  • Estimate and select required resources: For example, the quantity of bricks and blocks, mortar, wall ties and insulation.
  • Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
  • Select and use hand tools.
  • Maintain and store hand tools.
  • Set out brick and block cavity wall to given tolerances, including an opening.
  • Construct a stretcher bond brick and block cavity wall with return and opening to given tolerances, including installing a lintel with soldiers, brick and edge sill, closure around opening, insulation, fire stopping, cavity tray, damp proof course (DPC) and weep holes.
  • Apply joint finishes: For example, half round, flush, weather struck and recessed.
  • Set out and construct a simple brick solid wall with capping.
  • Gauge and hand mix mortar to ratio.
  • Measure and cut bricks and blocks using hand tools, to given tolerances.
  • Carry out a simple repair: For example, replacing damaged bricks.
  • Protect materials and finished work.
  • Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
  • Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
  • Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
  • Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
  • Construct a brick wall with raking cut. For example, gable end wall or garden wall with raking cut.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Read and interpret information from drawings and specifications.
  • Estimate and select required resources: For example, the quantity of bricks and blocks, mortar, wall ties and insulation.
  • Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
  • Select and use hand tools.
  • Maintain and store hand tools.
  • Set out brick and block cavity wall to given tolerances, including an opening.
  • Construct a stretcher bond brick and block cavity wall with return and opening to given tolerances, including installing a lintel with soldiers, brick and edge sill, closure around opening, insulation, fire stopping, cavity tray, damp proof course (DPC) and weep holes.
  • Apply joint finishes: For example, half round, flush, weather struck and recessed.
  • Set out and construct a simple brick solid wall with capping.
  • Gauge and hand mix mortar to ratio.
  • Measure and cut bricks and blocks using hand tools, to given tolerances.
  • Carry out a simple repair: For example, replacing damaged bricks.
  • Protect materials and finished work.
  • Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
  • Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
  • Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
  • Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
  • Construct a brick wall with raking cut. For example, gable end wall or garden wall with raking cut.

Training schedule

Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship Qualification

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4/C+)
  • Maths (grade 4/C+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Experience on site
  • Committed
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking

About this employer

At MSP Projects Limited we provide a comprehensive range of construction services tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re embarking on a new build project or looking to enhance your property with bespoke extensions or transformative renovations, our experienced team ensures top-quality results. We specialise in conversions, helping to reimagine and repurpose spaces to suit your lifestyle. From meticulous project management that keeps your project on track, to reliable property maintenance services, we offer end-to-end solutions. Our expertise extends to the commercial sector, delivering tailored construction services for businesses of all sizes. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we bring your vision to life.

https://mspprojects.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time position within the company for the right candidate after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

01625 410000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000231418.

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Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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