Bricklayer jobs and day rates
Bricklayers build and repair walls, from house plots to commercial facades. Speed and neat work win repeat business, and gangs often price per thousand bricks.
Typical day rate
£200 to £280
Broad UK range. Varies by region, experience and site; London and specialist work usually pay more.
What the work involves
- •Setting out and laying bricks and blocks to line and level
- •Building cavity walls with insulation and wall ties
- •Pointing, jointing and remedial brickwork
- •Reading drawings and working to gauge
Cards and tickets
Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card with NVQ Level 2 in Trowel Occupations. Gold card with Level 3.
Demand right now
Persistent national shortage. Housebuilding sites compete hard for reliable brickies.
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