Bricklaying Apprenticeship

The role involves laying bricks and blocks, setting out, mixing mortar, using hand tools and checking levels to create quality work to specification. Bricklayers work outdoors with site teams, following strict health, safety and sustainability standards, with strong demand across the industry.

What you'll do

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 of varying size and complexity
• Lay bricks and blocks using mortar, hand tools and modern construction methods
• 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

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

After the apprenticeship

• Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship
• Ongoing career development

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Things to consider

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

About the employer

Greenlight Safety and Training is a training provider based in Bristol

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Bricklayer (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 23 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year
• Other locations: Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8EQ