Apprentice Bricklayer

Summary

Allgood Services are looking for individuals who are passionate about bricklaying and other aspects of building to join as an Apprentice Bricklayer. As part of the apprenticeship you will be studying a Level 2 Bricklaying Apprenticeship which will include both theory and practical work with one of Redrow’s chosen training partners.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pm Working full time 4 days site based, 1 day, day release.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 1 August
Duration: 2 years
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

Housebuilding is an exciting industry, and this is the perfect way to kick-start your career. If you want to start earning while gaining the skills, and qualifications, then ASL Trade Apprentice programme is perfect for you!

Your time as an Apprentice will be split between working on-site with an experienced tradesperson learning from their expertise and college-based study that will leave you with the essential industry qualification. It takes time to learn the quality and skills necessary to be the best and we are looking for candidates who are willing to commit the time needed to achieve the best.

As a Bricklaying Apprentice with ASL, you will join the next generation of house builders, fulfil your passion and start gaining skills needed to build the incredible communities that ASL are well known for.

Key responsibilities for the role are:

With mentoring support, set out and build brickwork, including complex arches and surrounding brickwork, curved on plan, concave and convex brickwork and battered brickwork
Mixing mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer
Laying the bricks on top of each other and applying the mortar with a trowel
Shape and trim bricks/blocks using hammers, chisels and power tools. Use of laser levels, spirit levels, optical levels and string lines to check that courses are straight, horizontally and vertically, and laid to a gauge
Operating equipment on site in a safe manner
At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions
Ensure familiarity with ASL’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities
Contribute to improving the business, protecting and enhancing the reputation of the company by putting forward new ideas and, when requested to do so, implementing

Where you’ll work

LITTLEBURY FARM

MOATS WAY

HEMINGFORD ABBOTS

HUNTINGDON

PE28 9HH

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

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Your training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
Read and interpret information from drawings and specifications.
Estimate and select required resources: For example, the quantity of bricks and blocks, mortar, wall ties and insulation.
Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
Select and use hand tools.
Maintain and store hand tools.
Set out brick and block cavity wall to given tolerances, including an opening.
Construct a stretcher bond brick and block cavity wall with return and opening to given tolerances, including installing a lintel with soldiers, brick and edge sill, closure around opening, insulation, fire stopping, cavity tray, damp proof course (DPC) and weep holes.
Apply joint finishes: For example, half round, flush, weather struck and recessed.
Set out and construct a simple brick solid wall with capping.
Gauge and hand mix mortar to ratio.
Measure and cut bricks and blocks using hand tools, to given tolerances.
Carry out a simple repair: For example, replacing damaged bricks.
Protect materials and finished work.
Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
Construct a brick wall with raking cut. For example, gable end wall or garden wall with raking cut.
Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
Read and interpret information from drawings and specifications.
Estimate and select required resources: For example, the quantity of bricks and blocks, mortar, wall ties and insulation.
Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
Select and use hand tools.
Maintain and store hand tools.
Set out brick and block cavity wall to given tolerances, including an opening.
Construct a stretcher bond brick and block cavity wall with return and opening to given tolerances, including installing a lintel with soldiers, brick and edge sill, closure around opening, insulation, fire stopping, cavity tray, damp proof course (DPC) and weep holes.
Apply joint finishes: For example, half round, flush, weather struck and recessed.
Set out and construct a simple brick solid wall with capping.
Gauge and hand mix mortar to ratio.
Measure and cut bricks and blocks using hand tools, to given tolerances.
Carry out a simple repair: For example, replacing damaged bricks.
Protect materials and finished work.
Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
Construct a brick wall with raking cut. For example, gable end wall or garden wall with raking cut.

Your training plan

Bricklayer Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

The bricklayer apprentice would be assigned an assessor through the College, who would typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace skills & competence.

The practical period is the time dedicated to the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours for your apprenticeship which includes the following components:

Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (Practical and Theory upskilling)
Level 2 Portfolio of Evidence
English and maths at Level 1 must be achieved

The knowledge side would be provided via an online portal VLE (Virtual Learning Environment), and assignments/ evidence of work/ portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor. If required, to upskill English & maths will be in additional commitment to this Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3/D)
Maths (grade 3/D)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Reliable
Hardworking
Enthusiastic and motivated

Other requirements

The position is physical, candidates will be moving and on their feet all day. Work is mainly on construction sites and external works involved. It’s essential the successful applicant holds a driver’s licence. Must have a CSCS Card before staring work (this can be arranged if not already registered). The apprenticeship start date is September 2025. Although the college course won’t start until Autumn 2025, we have starts available in Summer/ Autumn period.

About this company

Welcome To Allgood Services Since 1994 we have grown to become a major player in today’s challenging economic climate working with our extensive customer base, strengthening our relationships with existing clients and forging new working partnerships with the market leaders. Our clients already include many of the best-known names in the construction industry, as you can see from our Project List. We are committed to quality workmanship and value for money. Our business is client led and we pride ourselves on a reputation for high standards of workmanship every time. We work closely with our clients to ensure an efficient and cost-effective solution to their requirements. We are aware of environmental issues within the industry and always strive to maximise a safe and good working practice for our workforce.

https://allgoodservicesltd.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

To become a fully qualified bricklayer. It is intended that - providing you successfully complete your apprenticeship - you will continue your employment with us.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Hannah

01223 418778

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282421.

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Closes on Monday 24 February

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