Taylor Wimpey plc
Apprentice Bricklayer
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Apprentice Bricklayer
Apprentice Bricklayer – Career Path in Production
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses—we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. By bringing our collective skills together, we create amazing things—for ourselves, for each other, and for our customers.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we deliver local impact while supporting your growth. You’ll gain the tools to develop your skills, thrive in a no-blame culture, and shape your work to fit your life.
Our collaborative teams ensure every project—from residential developments to commercial spaces—cements positive change for people and our planet.
** împrove lives. Work that matters.**
Job Summary
Taylor Wimpey participates in the NHBC Pride in the Job scheme, where our sites undergo independent assessment by the National House-Building Council across 28 key performance standards. We prioritise safety, environmental responsibility and high professional standards for both our employees and subcontractors.
As part of our directly employed trades teams, we’re expanding to support over 15,000 homes built annually. Join a dynamic business with a passion for excellence, where quality delivers piece of mind for homeowners and fulfils our commitments.
We’re seeking skilled, motivated bricklayers—individuals who take pride in their work and exceed customer expectations from the first brick to the final finish.
As an Apprentice Bricklayer you will:
- Work through new build projects from inception to completion
- Interpret drawings and specifications to guide your work
- Lay the foundation (literally and figuratively) by setting out the first course of bricks, ensuring perfect alignment and levelling
- Mix, apply, and refine mortar, including techniques like raking and shaping bricks for seams or detailing
- Demonstrate safe work practices—especially at height and on-site
- Uphold company procedures and NHBC standards on every project
- Balance on-site delivery with academic progression, attending College on a day-release basis
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Primary Responsibilities
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Site Preparation:
- Measure and mark work areas accurately
- Establish the first row of bricks and damp course alignment, ensuring consistency and structural integrity
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Bricklaying Techniques:
- Mix mortar to specifications, ensuring consistent workability and adhesion
- Lay blocks precisely, using tools like trowels for clean application
- Shape, trim, and adjust bricks to meet finish expectations (inteneurated columns, curved walls, or special features)
- Maintain vertical and horizontal levels throughout adjoining courses
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Academic and Commute Requirements:
- Commit to dominant day-release to college for coursework and certification
- Travel regularly between remote sites and education facilities (consider transportation constraints—some locations have limited public transport access)
Experience, Qualifications, and Technical Requirements
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Essential:
- GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalents)
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Safety-conscious mindset, with awareness of working at height and site hazards
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Personal Attributes:
- Effective collaborator, harmonising with multi-disciplinary teams (foundations, roofers, plasterers, etc.)
- Knowledge of property development phases and the role of tradespersons in quality completion
- CSCS card (or willingness to obtain on temporary assignments if required)
What Taylor Wimpey Offers You
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At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just provide a wage—we invest in your future. Join a purposeful organisation where your work counts and you’re shaped generously by long-term collaborations.
Our benefits package is tailored to reflect your priorities:
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Value-Laden Living:
- Exclusive retail discounts across curated partners
- Company-funded life insurance and private healthcare
- Pension contributions to secure your post-work years
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Security and Incentives:
- Discounted house purchase schemes
- Car leasing programmes
- Flexible enhancement options, such as buying extra annual leave, extending health cover, or adjusting dependants’ benefits
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Focused Growth:
- Industry-renowned career training and professional accreditation, supporting your development through apprenticeships and mentorship
- Encouragement to pursue passion and potential, amplifying);
Your athlete’s fierce commitment to quality earns your position within this multifaceted environment.
If you craft with pride and seek a career grounded in skilled craftsmanship, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.
Inclusivity Statement
As a Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey helps eliminate workplace barriers for individuals navigating challenges that impact their daily lives. Whether undisclosed long-term health conditions or manually challenging tasks, we’re committed to accommodating routes into construction careers.
Interview Guarantee: Candidates who declare a disability and meet evolving stage minimum role criteria are offered a procedural interview.
Let’s build a team where diversity invites strengths—and watch what we create together.
For internal candidates: Please notify your line manager if you would like to apply.
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