Site Team Leader (Brickwork Focus - Must be Qualified)Salary: £33,000–£36,000 | Full-time | West Yorkshire Based | Lead from the FrontWe’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. As our workload grows across premium residential and structural projects, we’re strengthening our site leadership to keep standards high and delivery tight.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 ForWe'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 as a bricklayer, with experience leading small teams on siteLevel 2 Bricklaying qualification (required)
Strong working knowledge of:
Pointing (weather-struck, recessed, tuck, etc.)Brick, block, and stoneworkLime mortar and heritage techniquesLintels, steelwork, padstonesStrip 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 programmeComfortable using digital tools (spreadsheets, photo logs, scopes)Clear communicator — confident in meetings and with clientsHighly organised and proactive — not waiting to be told what’s nextCommitted to upholding safety, quality, and time standards
Your Role
Lead a team of 1–3 operatives or subcontractorsDeliver clean, efficient, on-time workSet scopes, raise issues early, and keep the job flowingApply our S.E.E. model: Safe. Effective. Ethical.Support the Production Leader with admin, materials, checklistsMentor junior team members
Preparation is Everything - We value team leads who treat the job like it’s theirs:
You arrive early and start sharpYou check plans the night beforeYou plan materials and check access before it’s an issueYou use your time and your team's time wellYou think ahead, solve problems early, and finish strong
Professional Development - We actively invest in our team:
Ongoing CPD and upskilling availableLearn advanced structural systems (Helifix, retaining walls, reinforcementProgression to Production Leader or technical specialistLeadership development pathway
Pay & Compensation
£33,000–£36,000 salary depending on experienceCompany pension | Uniform & PPE providedFlexible working when appropriateBased from BD10 office (Bradford), covering Yorkshire
Don’t Apply If:
You wait to be told what to doYou turn up unprepared and make a plan on arrivalYou run a messy site because ‘it’s a building site’You don’t want to lead or improve
Apply NowSubmit your CV + COVER LETTER by January 30th 2026, 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. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
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