Bricklayer Apprentice

Summary

Persimmon Homes are currently looking for Bricklaying Apprentices to undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Bricklaying. All of our apprentices will work alongside qualified and experienced bricklayers to learn the trade on a busy construction site, including brickwork, blockwork and other duties as and when required.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Persimmon homes provide tools, uniform and PPE

Training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Hours

Mon-Thurs 8hrs / Fri 7 hrs. Shifts tbc.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 July 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

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

Apprentice bricklayers will work alongside qualified and experienced bricklayers learning the trade and assisting in all aspects of bricklaying, including:

Brickwork
Blockwork
Other duties as and when required

Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations and other structures.

Working safely and responsibly at all times, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work and training.

Where you'll work

Cromwell Wharf
Cricket Lane
Lichfield
WS14 9ER

Training

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

College or training organisation

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

The qualification the apprentice will receive at the end of the apprenticeship will be the Level 2 Bricklayer. The successful applicant will first work towards the Bricklayer apprenticeship standard level 2.

The bricklayer apprenticeship is designed to equip participants with the fundamentals required to work in any construction environment. The programme is delivered using a blend of online, anytime learning and expert-led classroom training covering core topics. This is an ideal start for aspiring bricklayers looking to take the first step in their career.

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours – Learners and employers will have a range of options to select from that cover each knowledge module of the apprenticeship standard.

Functional Skills in English and maths if required - These provide practical skills to help gain the most out of work, education and everyday life.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This vacancy is being managed by SBC Training on behalf of this company. By submitting your application, you are consenting to allowing SBC Training and the employer to contact you in connection with your application. Your details will not be shared with third parties.

About this company

Building around 13,500 beautifully designed new homes a year in more than 350 prime locations nationwide; Persimmon is one of the UK's leading house-builders, committed to the highest standards of design, construction and service. We believe our quality really differentiates us from the competition. In fact, our reputation is built on quality.

https://www.persimmonhomes.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

For the right person, there may be a full-time opportunity for the apprentice
If it transpires that continued employment with Persimmon Homes is not the preferred option, the training and experience gained throughout the apprenticeship will stand the apprentice in very good stead to gain future employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Dave Collins

dave.collins@sbc-training.co.uk

01743 454810

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327345.

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