Apprentice Bricklayer

MARK R BENNETT PROPERTY LTD

WORCESTER (WR5 1RR)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 11 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 August 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your construction career with Mark R Bennet Developments Gain hands-on experience in bricklaying, learn from skilled tradespeople, and work towards a recognised qualification while contributing to residential and commercial building projects. A great opportunity to earn and learn.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Thursday 7.30am- 4.30pm Friday at College- 08:30am- 4:30pm Breaks 10am- 10.30am 1.00pm - 1.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

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

All projects are different, however in general terms you will cover the following skills.

  • Assist with laying bricks, blocks and other building materials
  • Prepare and mix mortar to the required specifications
  • Measure, mark out and set up work areas accurately
  • Support the construction and repair of walls, foundations and other structures
  • Use and maintain hand and power tools safely
  • Follow technical drawings and site instructions
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment
  • Work alongside experienced bricklayers to develop skills and knowledge
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times
  • Attend training and complete apprenticeship coursework

Where you'll work

YEW TREE COTTAGE
SPETCHLEY
WORCESTER
WR5 1RR

Training

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

Training provider

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE 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

4 days a week working with the company at various sites and one day a week at college (Malvern campus)

More training information

This is based on a one day release to college, through Heart of Worcestershire

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 3)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Although not essential, a driving licence and access to a vehicle will be advantageous

About this employer

Mark R. Bennett leads a highly skilled construction workforce which has been operating mainly in Worcestershire for some 35 years, ranging from large individually designed new build properties, to renovations and conversions of smaller units, including smaller works such as kitchen extensions, and those projects requiring repairs and maintenance. We also have experience with the care and maintenance of Listed Buildings and are able to provide a design and build service.

http://www.markrbennett.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress into a full-time Bricklayer role with Mark R Bennet Property Developers. With experience and further training, there may be opportunities to advance to Senior Bricklayer, Site Supervisor, Foreperson, Site Manager, or even progress into self-employment within the construction industry.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Sue Portsmouth

sportsmouth@howcollege.ac.uk

01527572684

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050047.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 11 September 2026 at 11:59pm)