Summary
RMC Buildings Ltd are providing an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to progress their career. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Bricklaying Apprentice to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career in construction and gain valuable hands-on experience.
Wage
£15,704 a year
The minimum wage for apprentices is currently £6.40, which rises to £7.55 from 1st April 2025. We encourage a competitive rate with incremental increases as skills develop.
Training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
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
* Laying Bricks and Blocks: Measuring, cutting, and laying bricks or blocks to create walls, partitions, arches, and other structures according to design specifications.
* Mixing Mortar: Preparing and applying mortar to bind bricks together.
* Reading Blueprints: Interpreting construction plans and blueprints to determine the layout and design of the project.
* Ensuring Structural Integrity: Ensuring the accuracy of the structure by using levels and plumb lines.
* Repairs and Maintenance: Performing restoration and maintenance work on existing structures.
* Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety standards and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
* Assist with the preparation and laying of bricks, blocks, and other masonry materials.
* Follow detailed plans and instructions to build and repair structures.
* Mix and prepare mortar and other bonding agents.
* Ensure all work is performed to the highest standards of safety and quality.
* Maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
* Learn and adhere to industry best practices and regulations.
Where you’ll work
85 ASHOVER ROAD
OLD TUPTON
CHESTERFIELD
S42 6HQ
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
The apprenticeship training will be delivered on a day release basis, meaning that on four days of the week, the candidate must be able to travel to Edwalton, or be picked up between Beeston and Edwalton or Nuttall and Edwalton.
On one day of the week, the candidate must be able to travel to Ruddington Fields Business Park, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6JZ.
More training information
Nottingham College is one of the largest providers of construction training in the Midlands, and we’ve invested heavily in our facilities, so you’ll have access to industry-standard workshops and fantastic resources. In fact, we have been highly recommended by the construction sector body, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), so you can be confident you will be in a great learning environment.
Our teaching staff have had years of experience in industry, so they know just how to help set you up for a great career.
Choosing an apprenticeship with us will ensure you lay the foundations for a successful future in the construction industry.
Bricklayers must possess strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. They play a crucial role in the construction industry, contributing to the building and maintenance of various infrastructures.
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
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Positive work ethic
Other requirements
Please note that due to the nature of bricklaying, you will be working outdoors and will be required to lift heavy loads.