Taylor Wimpey
Apprentice Bricklayer
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Apprentice Bricklayer – Taylor Wimpey
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. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen—for ourselves, for each other, and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.
Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.
Job Summary
About the Role
Taylor Wimpey takes part in the National House-Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job scheme, where our sites are independently assessed by the NHBC across 28 different standards. We are committed to providing a safe place for our employees and sub-contractors and maintaining high standards of environmental management.
Trades and labour are the backbone of our build process. We build over 15,000 homes a year and are now looking to grow our directly employed trade’s teams. If you are looking for a career in Production, you’ll be joining a business with a passion for getting things right first time and exceeding customer expectations. We are looking for quality skilled tradespeople that really take pride in the work they do.
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As an apprentice bricklayer, you will be involved in new build homes from start to finish. Your work will include:
- Reading drawings to understand project requirements
- Setting out the first row of bricks, ensuring straight and level courses
- Learning and applying mortar mix and application techniques
- Shaping, cutting, and trimming bricks as needed
- Being aware of health and safety standards, including working at height and on-site requirements
- Ensuring all work complies with standards and safety procedures
Primary Responsibilities
- Measuring work areas and setting out the first row of bricks and damp courses
- Mixing mortar
- Laying bricks while applying mortar with a trowel
- Shaping, trimming bricks
- Ensuring work aligns with level standards
- Attending college on day release to complete relevant coursework and exams
Experience, Qualifications & Technical Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications)
- The ability to work in a well-organised, accurate, and precise manner
- Strong awareness of safety issues, especially when working at height
- The ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with other tradespeople
- Basic knowledge of property construction and standards
- A valid or attainable CSCS Card
- The ability to travel to college, and various construction sites across the region (note that transportation may require personal vehicles)
What We Offer at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it’s about doing work that matters—making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.
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Standard Benefits
- Excellent retail discounts
- Company-funded life insurance
- Private healthcare
- Access to a pension scheme with company contributions
- Discounted house purchase scheme
- Car leasing scheme
- Share plans
- Flexibility to tailor your benefit package, such as buying additional annual leave or extending dependant cover
Our total reward offering aligns perfectly with our culture, ensuring we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.
Career & Growth Opportunities
We provide industry-leading professional training and development—supporting you in unlocking your full potential while fulfilling your career and personal goals. Our development initiatives focus on:
- Developing skills and interests tailored to you
- Recognising and leveraging your unique competencties and expertise
- Creating a dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive
If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.
Inclusivity Statement
Taylor Wimpey is a proud Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively engage with individuals who have disabilities or long-term health conditions affecting their ability to undertake normal daily activities and ensuring that barriers to employment are eliminated.
As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability during the application process and meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Join us in building a truly diverse, empowered, and enabling team.
Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
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