Apprentice Bricklayer (Level 2)
Pope Services
SUTTON COLDFIELD (B76 1QZ)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2026
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Summary
Start your career in construction as a Level 2, intermediate Bricklaying Apprentice with Pope Services. Gain practical experience laying bricks and blocks, mixing mortar, reading drawings and using tools safely. Work alongside experienced bricklayers while developing the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified bricklayer.
- 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 to Friday, 7.00am to 4.00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Earlier finishes are normally available on Fridays, depending on workload and site requirements.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 27 October 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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 a Level 2 Bricklaying Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced bricklayers and learn the skills needed to build a successful career in construction. Your duties will develop as your skills and confidence grow.
You will:
- Assist with preparing work areas and materials
- Mix and prepare mortar
- Move and organise bricks, blocks and other materials
- Learn how to set out brickwork correctly
- Lay bricks and blocks to specification
- Develop jointing and finishing techniques
- Measure, cut and prepare materials
- Build walls and other brickwork structures
- Support repair and maintenance activities
- Learn how to read drawings and specifications
- Maintain high standards of workmanship
- Keep work areas clean, organised and safe
- Follow site health and safety procedures
- Work effectively as part of an experienced bricklaying team
Where you'll work
7 FOLDYARD CLOSE
SUTTON COLDFIELD
B76 1QZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN 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
- You will complete a Level 2 Bricklaying Apprenticeship, combining practical on-site experience with structured apprenticeship training
- You will be supported by experienced bricklayers while developing your skills, confidence and understanding of the trade
- As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete 20% off-the-job training by attending James Watt College in Great Barr one day each week for face-to-face tuition
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade D/3 or above)
- Maths (grade D/3 or above)
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Good listening skills
- Willingness to learn
- Positivity
Other requirements
A genuine interest in bricklaying and the construction industry
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability and excellent timekeeping
- A willingness to learn from experienced tradespeople
- The ability to listen to and follow instructions
- A positive attitude towards training and development
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A willingness to work outdoors in different weather conditions
- A commitment to attending both workplace and college elements of the apprenticeship
- A driving licence is not essential, but you must be able to travel reliably to Sutton Coldfield for 7.00am each morning, where transport to site will be provided
About this employer
Pope Building Services Limited is a Sutton Coldfield-based construction company offering a wide range of bricklaying and building work across various sites and project types. The company provides opportunities to work alongside an experienced and well-rounded team of bricklayers, supporting the delivery of new-build developments, domestic extensions, repair and maintenance work, general brickwork and blockwork, and alteration and refurbishment projects. Pope Building Services Limited is committed to developing individuals who are motivated, reliable, and keen to build a long-term career in the construction industry through hands-on experience and structured apprenticeship training.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
For the right individual, there is the opportunity to progress from apprentice level into an improver position, with the longer-term aim of becoming a fully skilled and dependable member of the team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
BMet Apprentice Recruitment Team
recruitment@bmet.ac.uk
0121 362 1122
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057250.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)