Apprentice Bricklayer

Summary

NIBLETT & PRICE CONSTRUCTION LTD are providing an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to progress their career with them as a Bricklayer Level 2 Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers a blend of hands-on work and classroom-based learning, allowing you to gain the technical and practical knowledge needed for a successful career in bricklaying.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30- 4:30.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 12 February
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

Assist in the construction and repair of walls, chimneys, foundations, and other structures using bricks, blocks, and mortar.
Prepare materials, mix mortar, and use various hand and power tools.
Read and interpret construction plans and technical drawings to understand project specifications.
Work on-site under the guidance of experienced bricklayers, ensuring that health and safety standards are always met.
Develop skills in laying bricks and blocks with precision, ensuring level and plumb construction.
Learn finishing techniques and work on a variety of residential and commercial projects

Where you’ll work

5 Poppy Grange

Brinsley

Nottingham

NG16 5DW

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

NOTTINGHAM 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

College day release, 1 day a week taking place at Nottingham College Ruddington campus

More training information

L2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Can do attitude
Positive work ethic

Other requirements

Must be able to travel to Mansfield and Eastwood area for work and Ruddington for College Day Release at Ruddington Fields Business park, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6JZ

About this company

NIBLETT & PRICE CONSTRUCTION LTD bricklaying contractor specialise in sub structure brickwork We are a well-established construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality building projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. With decades of experience, we specialize in a wide range of services, including bricklaying, groundwork, renovations, and new builds. At Niblett & Price, we pride ourselves on combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to meet the needs of our clients. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across all projects. As an employer, we are committed to fostering talent and supporting the growth of our apprentices through hands-on training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. We believe in building a skilled workforce that will help shape the future of construction. The construction sector is the driving force behind the UK economy, employing three million people and contributing 6.4% of GDP. Not only that, the construction industry is central to delivering the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure our society demands. A career in the construction industry is like no other. Bricklaying is a core function within the construction sector, particularly the house building sector. The Government has a target to build significantly more new homes over the coming years and therefore the demand for bricklayers has never been higher.

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship

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