Apprentice Bricklayer
NIBLETT & PRICE CONSTRUCTION LTD
Nottingham (NG16 5DW)
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 August 2026
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Summary
NIBLETT & PRICE CONSTRUCTION LTD are providing an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to progress their career with them as a Bricklayer Level 2 Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers a blend of hands-on work and classroom-based learning, allowing you to gain the technical and practical knowledge needed for a successful career in bricklaying.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Bricklayer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday earliest start time 7am - 4pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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3
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
Please note that in Year 1 of the apprenticeship you will be supporting qualified bricklayers on site, learning the basics of the job, generally helping out, learning how to mix mortar. You may do some pointing in Year 1.
Trowell skills are taught and developed onsite during Year 2.
- Assist in the construction and repair of walls, chimneys, foundations, and other structures using bricks, blocks, and mortar
- Prepare materials, mix mortar, and use various hand and power tools
- Read and interpret construction plans and technical drawings to understand project specifications
- Work on-site under the guidance of experienced bricklayers, ensuring that health and safety standards are always met
- Develop skills in laying bricks and blocks with precision, ensuring level and plumb construction
- Learn finishing techniques and work on a variety of residential and commercial projects
Where you'll work
5 Poppy Grange
Brinsley
Nottingham
NG16 5DW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM 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
- College day release, 1 day a week taking place at Nottingham College Ruddington campus NG11 6JZ
- Please note that the college starts 7th September so you need to have applied, been selected for interview and started employment before this date
More training information
- Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship Standard - more information in link Bricklayer / Skills England
- A CSCS Card will be required to be able to access the large construction sites they work on. More guidance will be given if you are selected for shortlisting
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3)
- Maths (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
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Can do attitude
- Positive work ethic
Other requirements
Must be able to travel to Eastwood area for pick up for lifts to place of work and Ruddington for college day release at Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6JZ.
Candidates living in central Nottingham are ideally placed to get to both locations
About this employer
NIBLETT & PRICE CONSTRUCTION LTD bricklaying contractor specialise in sub structure brickwork We are a well-established construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality building projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. With decades of experience, we specialize in a wide range of services, including bricklaying, groundwork, renovations, and new builds. At Niblett & Price, we pride ourselves on combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to meet the needs of our clients. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across all projects. As an employer, we are committed to fostering talent and supporting the growth of our apprentices through hands-on training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. We believe in building a skilled workforce that will help shape the future of construction. The construction sector is the driving force behind the UK economy, employing three million people and contributing 6.4% of GDP. Not only that, the construction industry is central to delivering the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure our society demands. A career in the construction industry is like no other. Bricklaying is a core function within the construction sector, particularly the house building sector. The Government has a target to build significantly more new homes over the coming years and therefore the demand for bricklayers has never been higher.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential opportunity for ongoing employment within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Nottingham College Apprenticeship Team
business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
0115 9457260
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045718.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)