Bricklaying Apprenticeship

HUGHES CARPENTRY LIMITED

Bristol, Clevedon

Closes in 22 days (Friday 19 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 August 2025

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Summary

Learn to lay bricks, blocks, and stone, build walls and structures, and follow construction plans safely. Gain hands-on experience, work with a skilled team, and start a career in a trade with strong demand and clear progression opportunities.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 25 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

4

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

  • Prepare and measure work areas, setting out lines and levels
  • Mix and prepare mortar and other materials for construction
  • Lay bricks, blocks, and stone accurately according to plans
  • Build walls, partitions, chimneys, arches, and other structures
  • Cut and shape bricks or blocks to fit specifications
  • Follow construction drawings, plans, and specifications
  • Work safely at height and follow health and safety procedures
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and basic equipment correctly
  • Repair and maintain brickwork as required on site
  • Work as part of a team, developing teamwork and communication skills

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Transport Hall Gloucester Road Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9AQ
  • 4 Laurel Gardens, Yatton, Bristol, BS49 4AE
  • Haven Masters Building, Royal Edward Dock, Bristol, BS11 9AT
  • Lower Farm, Lower Strode Road, Kingston Seymour, Clevedon, BS21 6UX

Training

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

Training provider

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

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

  • Training will take place at our Bristol centre, 127 South Liberty Lane
  • Training takes place 3 consecutive days per month 

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Established in 2013, Hughes Carpentry Limited is a Bristol-based carpentry contracting firm specialising in both commercial and domestic projects. With a team of highly skilled and conscientious carpenters, the company prides itself on delivering quality craftsmanship and efficient project execution. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of carpentry services, ensuring that each project is completed on time and within budget

After this apprenticeship

  • Qualified Bricklayer - Work independently on walls, structures, and building projects
  • Specialist Bricklayer - Develop expertise in advanced techniques such as restoration, decorative brickwork, or stone masonry
  • Supervisor / Site Foreman - Lead small teams, manage on-site tasks, and oversee junior bricklayers
  • Construction Manager / Site Manager - Progress to managing larger projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating teams

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Owen Wilcox

owilcox@greenlightsc.co.uk

01752 604713

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339071.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 19 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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