Bricklaying Apprentice

RONAX SOLUTIONS LIMITED

TAMWORTH (B79 7HH)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 July 2026

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Summary

Join a growing heating, renewables and building company where you’ll learn from experienced tradespeople in a supportive team. Our apprenticeship offers hands-on training in bricklaying, construction skills, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Wage

£15,808 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, 8am- 4pm with a day release at college.

38 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 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

As an Apprentice Bricklayer at Ronax Solutions, you will work alongside experienced tradespeople to learn the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified bricklayer. You will gain hands-on experience across a variety of construction projects, learning traditional and modern building techniques while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.

What an average day/week may look like:

  • Assisting experienced bricklayers with preparing materials, mixing mortar, setting out work areas and maintaining a safe and tidy site
  • Learning how to lay bricks, blocks and other materials to a high standard, including building walls, extensions and structural elements
  • Measuring, cutting and preparing materials accurately while developing an understanding of drawings, specifications and building regulations
  • Working as part of a team across different projects, gaining experience in new builds, renovations and energy-efficient improvements
  • Attending college as part of your apprenticeship training and applying your learning practically on site
  • Developing skills in health and safety, quality workmanship, problem-solving and professional customer service

Where you'll work

ELIZABETH BRADFORD BUSINESS CE
5 COLEHILL
TAMWORTH
B79 7HH

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE 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

The apprentice will attend South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus (The Green, Cannock, WS11 1UE) one day a week and work with Ronax the remaining 4 days

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade GCSE Grades 2-4 or E-D)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • MUST be able to travel to Cannock for day release
  • Would need to be fairly fit & happy to work outside in all weather conditions

About this employer

Founded in 2018 by Tim Cook, Ronax Solutions was born from 20 years of industry experience watching homeowners struggle to coordinate multiple trades, chase contractors, and deal with inconsistent quality. We handle everything: heating, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, renewable energy -managing every detail and working only with carefully selected professionals who share our commitment to exceptional standards.

https://ronax.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).

  • To take over and help run the building side of the business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RONAX SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@southstaffs.ac.uk

03004562424

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045705.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm)