Apprentice Bricklayer

Location: Camden, London
Job Type: Full-time Apprenticeship
Salary: Competitive apprenticeship wage, increasing as skills and responsibility develop
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects people with fully funded opportunities supporting the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports candidates into roles across sustainability, green construction, retrofit, renewable energy and environmental services, helping people develop practical skills and build long-term careers in the growing green economy.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Bricklayer to join a construction team and develop the practical skills and technical knowledge required to become a qualified bricklayer.

You will work alongside experienced bricklayers on live construction projects while completing structured college-based training. The apprenticeship combines practical, on-site experience with classroom learning, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and build a long-term career in the construction industry.

Important: This apprenticeship is only open to residents of the London Borough of Camden.

Main Duties of the Job

• Assist qualified bricklayers with day-to-day masonry and construction activities.

• Learn and develop brick and block laying techniques under supervision.

• Mix, carry and apply mortar safely.

• Lay bricks, blocks and other masonry materials as your skills develop.

• Learn to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

• Use levels, plumb lines, chalk lines and measuring equipment to ensure accurate work.

• Cut and shape bricks and masonry materials using appropriate hand and power tools.

• Assist with repointing, restoration and finishing work.

• Clean and finish mortar joints to the required standard.

• Assist with setting up and maintaining safe working areas.

• Work safely on scaffolding once appropriately trained.

• Keep tools, materials and work areas clean, organised and safe.

• Attend toolbox talks, site inductions and training sessions.

• Follow site rules, health and safety procedures and instructions from supervisors.

• Work as part of a team while progressively taking on greater responsibility.

Apprenticeship Training

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will develop skills in:

• Brick and block laying techniques.

• Different brickwork bonds and patterns.

• Decorative brickwork.

• Repointing and restoration.

• Reading construction drawings.

• Building regulations and relevant construction standards.

• Safe use of tools and equipment.

• Material selection and estimating.