CHESHIRE HOUSE
GORSEY LANE, WIDNES, WA8 0RP

I & B BRICKWORK LIMITED - Bricklaying Apprentice

Salary: £13,741 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 35
Closing Date: Thu 19 Feb 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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I & B BRICKWORK LIMITED - Bricklaying Apprentice

Summary

Bricklayers work on new build and refurbishment projects, from homes to large commercial sites. They lay bricks and blocks, prepare mortar, set out work and check alignment using hand tools. Work is mainly outdoors with our teams, following safety, quality and environmental and health and safety standards.

Annual wage: £13,741 a year
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Training course: Bricklayer (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
35.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 03 March 2026

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 1

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

  • Work on new build and refurbishment projects
  • Projects range from homes to large commercial sites
  • Lay bricks and blocks to drawings and specifications
  • Prepare and use mortar and damp-proof materials
  • Use hand tools and levels to check alignment
  • Work mainly outdoors, often at height
  • Work with site teams and other trades
  • Follow health, safety and environmental standards

Where you'll work

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

HUGH BAIRD COLLEGE

Your training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Your training plan

  • 1 day a week attending Hugh Baird College to gain the practical skills and knowledge of the Bricklaying level 2 apprenticeship
  • 4 days in the workplace gaining skills and work experience

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

  • Bricklaying or construction (grade Pass)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Driving licence desirable.

About this company

At I & B Brickwork Ltd, we specialise in delivering high-quality brickwork solutions for new build developments. Based in Widnes, we work closely with housebuilders to ensure every project is completed with precision, consistency, and attention to detail. Whether you're building homes or large-scale residential developments, we're here to bring your vision to life, brick by brick.

After this apprenticeship

Potential employment after the apprenticeship dependent on successful completion of the apprenticeship and work-based performance. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

I & B BRICKWORK LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011903.

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Closes on Thursday 19 February 2026

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