Marsh Mills Roundabout
Plympton, PL6 8LX

PM Bricklaying - Bricklaying Apprentice

Salary: £16,640 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Tue 10 Nov 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
PM Bricklaying - Bricklaying Apprentice

Summary

Work on new build and refurbishment projects of varying size and complexity. Lay bricks and blocks using mortar, hand tools and modern construction methods. 

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

Hours
07.30-16.30, Monday to Friday.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Thursday 26 November 2026

Duration: 1 Year 9 Months

Positions available: 10

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

  • Carry out simple setting out and check levels and alignment
  • Shape and trim materials to meet design specifications
  • Work outdoors as part of a site team, liaising with other trades
  • Follow health, safety, quality and sustainability standards
  • High industry demand with opportunities to specialise and progress
  • Lay bricks and blocks to a good standard.
  • Set out areas using drawings and levels
  • Mix mortar and keep materials organised
  • Use hand tools safely
  • Check lines and levels as you build
  • Work closely with the rest of the teams
  • Follow all health, safety and sustainability rules

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

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Your training plan

  • Plymouth Apprenticeship Centre
    ​Huxley Close
    ​Plympton
    ​Plymouth
    ​PL7 4JN
  • The apprenticeship includes regular training at the Training Centre (2 consecutive days every fortnight)

Requirements

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

A CSCS Card or the CITB HSE touch screen test certificate.

About this company

An experience Bricklaying Organisation with recently qualified Apprentices. 

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Typical Timescales
  • 0-3 years: Qualified Bricklayer
  • 3-7 years: Senior/Advanced Bricklayer or Foreman
  • 5-10 years: Site Supervisor or Site Manager
  • 10+ years: Construction Manager, Business Owner, or Specialist Consultant

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PM Bricklaying

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061245.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 10 November 2026

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