An opportunity to work for a renowned employer within the brickwork sector. Mentored by seasoned industry specialists to support your development into a skilled bricklayer.
The company are looking for apprentices who can drive, enthusiastic to work for them and genuinely want to enter this trade and become qualified.
Hours Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4.00 pm 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 April 2026
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 8
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
As an apprentice, you’ll work with the employer to get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Reporting to the Contracts Manager your duties will include:
Compliant with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances against the construction programme to the appropriate person
Carry out work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, quality standards and work instructions
Prepare the work site including setting out the work and the selection of materials and tools appropriate to the project
Use the appropriate tools and equipment to construct walls with brick and block to industry standards
Work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary
Maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times, disposing of waste appropriately and sustainably
Receive, unload, move and lift materials to site for installation following good handling practices preventing injury or damage
Carry out any duty as reasonably requested
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
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Your training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Your training plan
Bricklayer Level 2
Venue: The National Masonry Academy, Kelham Island, Sheffield
Attendance: Block release: delivered in 2-week blocks on 7 occasions during the length of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade D/E)
Maths (grade D/E)
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
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Other requirements
Driving licence.
About this company
Founded in 2010, Phoenix Brickwork is a national masonry contractor with in-house scaffolding and SFS/ drywall divisions, based in Derbyshire and Northamptonshire.