As an Apprentice bricklayer you will assist qualified bricklayers while learning to construct and repair walls. The role will require you to be able to mix mortar, lay bricks and blocks, maintain tools, adhere to safety procedures and develop practical skills through hands on training becoming a qualified tradesperson.
Training course: Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours
Monday through to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
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
- Mix mortar, using correct ratios
- Preparation of various materials
- Lay bricks / blocks
- Repair walls
- Assist and support the qualified bricklayers, who will mentor you
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
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Your training plan
- Bricklayer Level 2
- Block release training provided through North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire, one week in college at our Harrowbrook Campus based in Hinckley in every six-week learning cycle
- On the job learning and mentor at the employer's place of work
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3 - 4)
- Maths (grade 3-4)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
- Driving Licence/ Car Owner
- Essential Full Driving Licence
Other requirements
- Comfortable working at height.
- Strong work ethic, desire to learn and retain information, good Coordination and the understanding of measurements
About this company
- Bricklaying Contractors, working on domestic new build developments throughout the West Midlands.
After this apprenticeship
- As an apprentice bricklayer you will assist qualified bricklayers while learning to construct and repair walls. The role will require you to be able to mix mortar, lay bricks and blocks, maintain tools, adhere to safety procedures and develop practical skills through hands on training becoming a qualified tradesperson
- This role is ideal for someone who wants to learn a trade while gaining hands on experience on building sites. You will work alongside experienced tradespersons to develop the skills needed to become a qualified bricklayer. You will learn to assist and handle the preparation of materials and mortar for the laying of bricks and blocks. Learn to read and understand working drawings. Learn to maintain a clean and safe working environment for yourself and others. Learn to construct a wide verity of work which will include - cavity wall construction, dentil detail, corbel detail, arch detail, screen walling and chimney construction etc.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
M I CONSTRUCTION LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041732.
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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
