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Kempshott Hill
Kempshott, Basingstoke, RG23 7LL

Bloor Homes - Bricklaying Apprenticeship

Salary: £15,704 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Mon 01 Sep 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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Bloor Homes - Bricklaying Apprenticeship

Summary

Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches, and other structures.

Annual wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Bricklayer (level 2)

Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm 2 x 30 min breaks
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 02 September 2025

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 4

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Receive hands-on training from experienced bricklayers, gaining valuable guidance and support.
  • General laboring, tidying of site, and tool/equipment gathering.
    Moving, stacking, and passing bricks to the team, progressing into the laying of bricks and blocks.
  • Develop skills in laying bricks and blocks, understanding different techniques and patterns.
  • Learn to prepare, mix and apply mortar correctly, ensuring proper adhesion and strength of the structure to ensure solid and durable brickwork.
  • Acquire knowledge of interpreting and following architectural plans for accurate bricklaying
  • Lay bricks and blocks according to design plans, maintaining accuracy and alignment.
  • Assist in constructing and repairing masonry structures, using specialised tools and equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area, including cleaning tools and storing equipment properly.
  • Follow all site safety regulations.
  • Opportunity to watch other trades. This is beneficial to learn the sequence of work on building projects.

Where you’ll work

Kempshott Hill
Kempshott
Basingstoke
RG23 7LL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Your training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Your training plan

Reading College 1 day per week.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

• Must be able to get to site location - location may change during the duration of the apprenticeship • Job involves hard work & heavy lifting • Looking for a reliable candidate who is committed to starting and completing the apprenticeship · Bricklayers are often the first trades on site, must be willing to be on site early and on time each day. · Must be able to work within a team · Must have good communication skills & manners · Willing to put in maximum effort each day

About this company

Since John Bloor built our first home in 1969, we’ve established a reputation for building quality homes that stand the test of time. The Bloor family still own and run the business today, ensuring high standards are maintained over 50 years later. Today, our team from planners and designers to tradespeople and customer services, brings together a wide range of skills with a shared personality trait: we care about building quality, well-designed homes we’d be proud for our own families to live in.

https://www.bloorhomes.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progress into:

  • Senior Bricklaying Position
  • Site Supervisor
  • Site Manager
  • Project Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Bloor Homes

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313485.

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Closes on Monday 01 September 2025

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