Apprentice Bricklayer

RICHARD HILL

DONCASTER (DN3 2NG)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 January 2026

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Summary

This is a great opportunity to gain additional skills and knowledge by learning about all aspects of the construction trade and undertake general building work associated with this trade.  

Wage

£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Opportunity for pay increased based on performance & progression.

Training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 March 2026

Duration

2 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Throughout your training you will be supervised by a fully qualified member of the team, who will make you aware of Health and Safety procedure in the workplace. This is a very exciting, varied, and demanding role for the right candidate to progress in this chosen trade.  

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to learn all aspects of bricklaying whilst working on real construction sites. You will gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and work towards a Bricklayer Level 2 qualification while being supported by qualified professionals in a growing construction business.

The right candidate will need to be able cope in this very physically demanding role, which will involve working primarily outdoors.  

Various locations dependant on projects.

Apprentice must be able to travel to Edenthorpe or directly to site. Reliable transport essential.Your duties will include:

  • Laying bricks and blocks correctly and to specification
  • Preparing and mixing mortar using correct rations
  • Using hand tools, power tools and cutting equipment safely
  • Assisting experienced Bricklayers on site
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  • Attending college as part of training
  • In addition to the work on site you will also study towards a qualification and undertake such units as general health and safety, moving and handling and all aspects of bricklaying.
  • The successful candidate will be required to take & pass a CSCS Health & Safety test.  

Where you'll work

136 ATHELSTANE CRESCENT
EDENTHORPE
DONCASTER
DN3 2NG

Training

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

Training provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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 be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 
  •  Block release
  • You will undertake the Bricklayer Level 2.     
  •  https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/bricklayer-v1-1 
  • You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed  
  • You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience 

More training information

We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft.  A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others.  This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. 

You will be asked about this when we contact you to arrange a pre-screening Interview.  

A YES ANSWER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths/English (grade Level 1/ 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Various locations dependant on projects.
Apprentice must be able to travel to Edenthorpe or directly to site. Reliable transport essential.

About this employer

Professional construction business delivering high-quality building work. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, safety & developing skilled tradespeople through real, on-site experience.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

A short work trial may be offered prior to the apprenticeship start date to assess suitability for the candidate, due to the physical nature of the role.

The apprenticeship is intended to lead to long-term employment for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010262.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)