Apprentice Bricklayer

STAG CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION LIMITED

SHREWSBURY (SY4 5PT)

Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 September 2026

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Summary

As an Apprentice Bricklayer, you will work alongside experienced bricklayers and construction professionals while completing a recognised apprenticeship programme. You will gain practical, hands-on experience in bricklaying and construction whilst developing the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified bricklayer.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours
37.5 hours per week, hours to be agreed with successful candidate.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 5 November 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

  • Assist with laying bricks, blocks and other building materials.
  • Prepare and maintain work areas, tools and equipment.
  • Mix mortar and other construction materials.
  • Help construct and repair walls, foundations, chimneys and other structures.
  • Read and follow site drawings and instructions.
  • Measure and cut materials accurately.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
  • Support the wider construction team with general site duties when required.
  • Attend training and complete apprenticeship coursework.

Where you'll work

10 QUARRY VIEW
CLIVE
SHREWSBURY
SY4 5PT

Training

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

Training provider

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Weekly attendance at SBC Training.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Practical
  • Reliable

Other requirements

  • This role involves working outdoors throughout the year in varying weather conditions, including rain, cold temperatures and warm summer periods.
  • The successful candidate must be willing to travel to different construction sites as required. Due to the location of some sites and limited public transport options, a driving licence and access to transport (or the ability to travel independently) will be required.
  • The role is physically demanding and will involve lifting, carrying materials, standing for extended periods and working at height when appropriate.
  • Candidates must be punctual, reliable and prepared for early starts to meet site working hours.
  • A commitment to following health and safety procedures at all times is essential.

About this employer

Stag Construction is a growing construction company based in Shropshire, delivering high-quality residential and commercial building projects across the region. We are committed to developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople and are looking for a motivated Apprentice Bricklayer to join our team.

After this apprenticeship

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

Full-time role for the right candidate.

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 VAC2000053080.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)