Bricklaying Apprentice
JSE Building
CREWE (CW2 8SU)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2026
Contents
Summary
The apprentice will work alongside an experienced bricklayer on domestic construction projects, learning practical skills in brickwork, blockwork, setting out, foundations and general building. They will develop safe working practices, learn to use tools and materials correctly, and gain experience working as part of a construction team.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Bricklayer (level 2)
- Hours
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8am - 4.30pm, working days TBC.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 7 November 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
The apprentice will work alongside an experienced bricklayer on a range of domestic construction projects, developing practical skills and knowledge in bricklaying and general building.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting with setting out work, preparing foundations and working areas, mixing mortar, loading and moving materials, preparing bricks and blocks, and maintaining a clean and organised work area.
As their skills develop, they will learn and carry out brickwork and blockwork, including building walls, corners, openings and other masonry work to the required specification. They will learn to read and understand drawings, take measurements, use levels and other hand and power tools, and work accurately to line, level and gauge.
The apprentice will also learn about damp-proof courses, insulation, cavity wall construction, wall ties, lintels and other aspects of modern masonry construction. They will assist with demolition, alterations, drainage and other general building tasks where appropriate.
They will be expected to follow health and safety procedures at all times, wear appropriate PPE, look after tools and equipment, keep the workplace tidy, and work responsibly alongside other trades.
The apprentice will gradually take on more responsibility as their confidence and competence improve, with tasks carried out under appropriate supervision and in line with their apprenticeship training and college requirements.
Where you'll work
4 SUNNYBANK ROAD
CREWE
CW2 8SU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
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
Bricklayer Level 2.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Team working
- Creative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
We are an established local building business based in the Nantwich and surrounding Cheshire area, specialising in brickwork and general building. We work on a variety of domestic projects, including extensions, new walls, alterations and other construction work.
As a small business, the apprentice will work closely with an experienced bricklayer and receive plenty of hands-on training and support. This provides a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, wants to learn a skilled trade and is looking to build a long-term career in construction.
We take pride in producing high-quality work and giving our apprentices the opportunity to learn properly, develop their confidence and become skilled bricklayers.
Company benefits
The apprentice will receive paid annual leave and a pension in line with statutory requirements. They will receive on-the-job training and mentoring from an experienced bricklayer, alongside their college-based apprenticeship training. The role provides opportunities to develop practical construction skills, gain recognised qualifications and progress towards becoming a fully qualified bricklayer. Appropriate PPE and work-related training will be provided.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
After successfully completing the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity to continue working with the business as a qualified bricklayer. The apprentice will be able to build on the skills and experience gained during their training, take on more responsibility and work more independently. With further experience, they can continue developing their skills and progress towards becoming a highly skilled and experienced bricklayer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058039.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm)