Level 2 Bricklaying Apprenticeship - Waltham Forest

Company: Evolve Apprentices Ltd.
Location: Waltham Forest; London, E17 5NA
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Sector: Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
Ref: VAC-01177
Application Deadline Date: 03/12/2025
Start Date: 03/12/2025
Positions Available: 2
Working Week: Monday-Friday, weekends may be an option. Minimum of 35 hours per week but potential for more. Approx. 8am - 5pm but hours will be confirmed by contractor after successfully passing the Stage 1 & 2 Interview.

Brief Description

We are looking for Waltham Forest borough residents who are interested in completing a Level 2 Bricklaying apprenticeship. The successful candidate will spend 24 months working as a Brickwork Apprentice part of the CITB Shared Apprenticeship and Flexi-Job Scheme. Employed by Evolve Apprentices while earning a wage, gaining a skilled workers card.

Qualifications Required

English GCSE G/1 or above (or equivalent)
Maths GCSE G/1 or above (or equivalent)

Personal Qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Teamwork, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness,
Able to work on site, CSCS card

Skills Required

IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem-solving skills, Teamwork, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Training to be Provided

Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Future Prospects

On completion of this apprenticeship, you can progress into work as a qualified Junior Bricklayer where, with more experience, you can look to progress into a senior bricklaying position, site/contracts/project management, self-employment, or brickwork business owner.

You will be eligible for the Skilled Worker (Blue) CSCS Card after completing the level 2 qualification.

Vacancy Detail

Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches, and other structures e.g., chimney stack. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects.

The main duties and tasks of a Bricklaying Apprentice are:
• General labouring, tidying of site, and tool/equipment fetching
• Mixing and turning mortar, loading boards
• Moving, stacking, and passing bricks
• Laying of bricks and blocks

As with any trade apprenticeship, you will spend up to 6 months doing general work relating to the trade. The quicker you learn these tasks and showcase your work ethic and ability, the quicker you will progress into laying bricks/blocks. This work will still be beneficial for adding to your portfolio and skillset.

Other Information

We are looking for reliable candidates who are committed to starting and completing this apprenticeship, who have good timekeeping and attendance and are determined to gain the qualification alongside the work experience. We are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.