Apprentice Bricklayer (Level 2)

F SPOONER & SONS (BUILDERS) LTD

STOKE ON TRENT (ST10 1BJ)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 October 2026

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Summary

The role involves laying bricks and blocks, setting out, mixing mortar, using hand tools and checking levels to create quality work to specification. Bricklayers work outdoors with site teams, following strict health, safety and sustainability standards, with strong demand across the industry.

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 to Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 26 October 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

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Where you'll work

14 QUEEN STREET
CHEADLE
STOKE ON TRENT
ST10 1BJ

Training

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

Training provider

STOKE-ON-TRENT 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

You will work across multiple sites, however the company's registered address is:

14 Queen Street,
Cheadle,
Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire,
ST10 1BJ.

You will be required to attend Stoke on Trent College (Burslem Campus) on day release (One Day Per Week).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Functional Skills (If GCSEs are not at 4/C) in:

Level 2 Maths and/or English (grade Pass)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Being Comfortable Working At Height.

Having A Good Attitude To Work.

About this employer

Based in Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, F. Spooner & Sons are a local, family-run builder and contractor with over 85 years of experience, built on continuous customer recommendations.

Established in 1936 by Frederick Spooner, F. Spooner & Sons initially began as a joiners workshop offering bespoke furniture and general joinery. The company soon developed a reputation for professionalism, reliability and building excellence.

The company has gone from strength to strength and still maintains the traditional values instilled from the beginning, with each team member undertaking the necessary training to meet the highest standards and preserve traditional skills.

We are a building company with traditional principles and local values. Our dedicated, motivated team will carry out all work conscientiously and professionally, to the high workmanship standards our clients require.

F.Spooner & Sons are members of the National House Building Council (NHBC) and National Federation of Builders (NFB). We are also fully insured with £5 million Public Liability and Contractors All Risks Insurance cover.

F Spooner & Sons are your one-stop shop for all your building needs, offering a quality domestic and commercial building service without compromise in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and the surrounding area.

https://www.spoonerbuilders.com/about-us/ (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).

Full-Time Position.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STOKE-ON-TRENT COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057427.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)