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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 SkillsAble 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,