Apprentice Bricklayer

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.

Training

You will work across multiple sites, however the company's registered address is:

14 Queen Street,

Cheadle,

Stoke-on-Trent,

Staffordshire,

ST10 1BJ.

You will be required to attend Stoke on Trent College (Burslem Campus) on day release (One Day Per Week).

After the apprenticeship

Full-Time Position.

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4 / C)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4 / C)
• Essential: Functional Skills (If GCSEs are not at 4/C), Level 2 Maths and/or English (grade Pass)

Things to consider

Being Comfortable Working At Height.

Having A Good Attitude To Work.

About the employer

Based in Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, F. Spooner & Sons are a local, family-run builder and contractor with over 85 years of experience, built on continuous customer recommendations.

Established in 1936 by Frederick Spooner, F. Spooner & Sons initially began as a joiners workshop offering bespoke furniture and general joinery. The company soon developed a reputation for professionalism, reliability and building excellence.

The company has gone from strength to strength and still maintains the traditional values instilled from the beginning, with each team member undertaking the necessary training to meet the highest standards and preserve traditional skills.

We are a building company with traditional principles and local values. Our dedicated, motivated team will carry out all work conscientiously and professionally, to the high workmanship standards our clients require.

F.Spooner & Sons are members of the National House Building Council (NHBC) and National Federation of Builders (NFB). We are also fully insured with £5 million Public Liability and Contractors All Risks Insurance cover.

F Spooner & Sons are your one-stop shop for all your building needs, offering a quality domestic and commercial building service without compromise in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and the surrounding area.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Bricklayer (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: STOKE-ON-TRENT COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year