10 SHEARWOOD CLOSE
PLYMOUTH, PL7 4PU

TOMMY ALCOCK - Apprentice Bricklayer

Salary: £16,640 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
TOMMY ALCOCK - Apprentice Bricklayer

Summary

Work alongside experienced builders to develop skills in bricklaying and gain exposure to other home improvement activities. A CSCS card is required, and training will be provided upon successful completion of the interview process with Skills Group.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Bricklayer (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday; shifts to be confirmed.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026

Duration: 2 Years 3 Months

Positions available: 2

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 duties will include:

  • Safe working practices
  • Labouring
  • Setting out work areas
  • Understanding and interpreting information
  • Preparing mortar by hand
  • Using specific tools required for tasks
  • Measuring materials and cutting
  • Keeping all work areas clean and tidy
  • Manual lifting

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

SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Your training plan

The Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship includes:

  • Functional Skills in maths and English (if not already achieved at Grade C/4 or above)
  • CSCS training provided to ensure access to construction sites

Training will involve one day per week at Skills Group’s centre, with the remainder spent on-site with the employer. Regular visits every six to eight weeks by your designated assessor will monitor your progress.

At the training centre, you will develop your hand skills, learn brick and block work, mortar ratios, and pointing techniques. Additional qualifications include Emergency First Aid, Health and Safety, Internet Safety, and Safeguarding.

Skills Group will support you in completing your online CSCS test, enabling you to apply for a CSCS Card to demonstrate competence on-site.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 1-9)
  • Maths (grade 1-9)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

About this company

T.A Brickwork is seeking an Apprentice Bricklayer to work on construction sites across the South West. Full training and on-site supervision will be provided throughout your apprenticeship.

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of your Level 2 Apprenticeship with T.A Brickwork, an opportunity to apply for a full time post may be offered to the right learner
  • Alternatively, you could go on to complete your Level 3 in Bricklaying, or, go on to be self-employed and start your own company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TOMMY ALCOCK

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024446.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

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