Site Team Leader (Brickwork Focus
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- Must be Qualified) Salary: £33,000–£36,000 | Full-time | West Yorkshire Based | Lead from the Front We’re looking for a high-level bricklayer who’s ready to step up, lead a small site team, and deliver top-quality work every single day.
This role isn’t for someone who just turns up — it’s for someone who prepares, thinks ahead, and brings the job in clean, safe, and on time.
At Ilkley Brickwork, we handle premium residential builds and structural reinforcement projects across Yorkshire.
We set the bar high and expect our team leads to do the same.
You’ll be on the tools, but you’ll also be driving standards, thinking ahead, and managing your team.
What We’re Looking For We're after someone who shows up sharp, ready, and leads by example.
You hate wasted time, poor planning, and last-minute chaos.
You take pride in being the most prepared person on site.
5 years' experience in residential/commercial construction Level 2 Bricklaying qualification (required) Strong working knowledge of: Pointing (weather-struck, recessed, tuck, etc.) Brick, block, and stonework Lime mortar and heritage techniques Lintels, steelwork, padstones Strip and raft foundations, DPC levels, insulation (This list is not exhaustive – we’re looking for broad hands-on skill) Key Skills Able to read drawings, set out, and lead to programme Comfortable using digital tools (spreadsheets, photo logs, scopes) Clear communicator — confident in meetings and with clients Highly organised and proactive — not waiting to be told what’s next Committed to upholding safety, quality, and time standards Your Role Lead a team of 1–3 operatives or subcontractors Deliver clean, efficient, on-time work Set scopes, raise issues early, and keep the job flowing Apply our S.E.E.
model: Safe.
Effective.
Ethical.
Support the Production Leader with admin, materials, checklists Mentor junior team members Preparation is Everything We value team leads who treat the job like it’s theirs: You arrive early and start sharp You check plans the night before You plan materials and check access before it’s an issue You use your time and your team's time well You think ahead, solve problems early, and finish strong Professional Development We actively invest in our team: Ongoing CPD and upskilling available Learn advanced structural systems (Helifix, retaining walls, reinforcement Progression to Production Leader or technical specialist Leadership development pathway Pay & Compensation £33,000–£36,000 salary depending on experience Company pension | Uniform & PPE provided Flexible working when appropriate Based from BD10 office (Bradford), covering Yorkshire Don’t Apply If: You wait to be told what to do You turn up unprepared and make a plan on arrival You run a messy site because ‘it’s a building site’ You don’t want to lead or improve Apply Now Submit your CV COVER LETTER by Friday 22nd August, 5PM.
Show us how you prepare.
Show us what you’ve led.
We’re qualifying hard — A Players only.
PS: Agencies, we know you mean well, but we’ve got this.