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Bricklayers – County Tyrone

Recruiter: Recruitment Partnership (UK & Ireland) Ltd

Location: Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK

Salary: Competitive rate based on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Visa Support: UK Skilled Worker sponsorship available for the right candidate

Experience: Minimum 3 years as a time-served bricklayer

Work Setting: Construction site

About the Role

Recruitment Partnership (UK & Ireland) Ltd is looking for experienced bricklayers to join a well-established construction company in the Cookstown area of County Tyrone.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering long-term work with an established local employer. Your main job will be carrying out bricklaying work to the required standards while following construction drawings and accurately setting out work before building begins.

You’ll need to be a time-served bricklayer with at least 3 years of relevant experience. The recruiter also states that a CSCS card is an advantage, although it isn’t essential for the position.

For overseas applicants, the vacancy offers a potential UK Skilled Worker sponsorship route for the right candidate. The role is being sponsored under the Temporary Shortage List arrangement, which has a stated 31 December 2026 deadline for the required Certificate of Sponsorship assignment. Visa approval isn’t automatic, so you should confirm your individual eligibility and sponsorship arrangements before making relocation plans.

Primary Responsibilities

As a bricklayer, you’ll be responsible for completing construction work accurately, safely and according to project requirements. Your duties are expected to include:

• Bricklaying: Complete brick and block work to the required construction and quality standards.
• Reading drawings: Follow construction drawings and understand dimensions, layouts and specifications.
• Setting out: Accurately establish positions, lines and levels before carrying out building work.
• Building structures: Construct walls and other masonry elements according to project requirements.
• Checking measurements: Use appropriate tools to maintain accurate dimensions, levels and alignment.
• Preparing materials: Organise and use bricks, blocks, mortar and other materials required for the job.
• Maintaining quality: Check completed work and correct defects where necessary.
• Following site rules: Work safely and follow the construction site’s health and safety procedures.
• Working with the site team: Coordinate your work with other trades and construction workers to keep projects moving.

Qualifications

The recruiter is looking for an experienced, time-served bricklayer rather than an entry-level construction worker. The key requirements are:

• Time-served bricklayer status.
• At least 3 years of relevant bricklaying experience.
• Ability to read and work from construction drawings.
• Ability to set out bricklaying and masonry work accurately.
• Practical experience working on construction projects.
• Ability to work safely as part of a construction team.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of bricklaying and site-based construction work.
• A CSCS card is an advantage but isn’t listed as essential.

The vacancy doesn’t state a specific academic qualification. Your practical trade experience and ability to demonstrate competent bricklaying skills are the main requirements highlighted by the recruiter.

Licences & Requirements

A CSCS card can strengthen your application, but the recruiter specifically states that it isn’t essential for this vacancy. If you already hold a valid CSCS card or another recognised construction-site credential, include it clearly on your CV.

If you’re applying from outside the UK, you’ll also need to satisfy the immigration requirements attached to the Skilled Worker route. The vacancy states that the role is being sponsored under the Temporary Shortage List and that a Certificate of Sponsorship must be assigned before 31 December 2026.

The listing also states that applicants using this route will need a UKVI-approved English language test at B1 level before a visa application can be made. Check the current UK government requirements for your specific circumstances before applying.

Job Snapshot

What’s on Offer

• Permanent employment: The vacancy is advertised as a full-time, permanent position.
• Competitive pay: The recruiter says the rate will depend on your experience.
• Long-term work: You’ll work with an established local construction employer in the Cookstown area.
• Skilled Worker sponsorship: Sponsorship is available for the right candidate, subject to the relevant requirements.
• Accessible CSCS requirement: A CSCS card is an advantage but isn’t essential according to the vacancy.
• Experienced trade environment: The role is aimed at skilled bricklayers who can work independently from drawings and set out accurately.

The advertisement doesn’t specify accommodation, flights, a relocation allowance, overtime rates or a fixed hourly salary. Ask about these points before accepting an offer, particularly if you’re relocating internationally.

Visa Sponsorship & Relocation

The recruiter states that UK Skilled Worker sponsorship is available for the right candidate. Bricklayers are currently listed under the UK immigration framework relevant to the vacancy, with the applicable Temporary Shortage List arrangement requiring the Certificate of Sponsorship to be assigned before 31 December 2026. 1

This doesn’t mean that sponsorship is guaranteed. You still need to meet the immigration rules, the employer’s requirements and any applicable salary, English-language and documentation conditions.

The vacancy specifically says that a UKVI-approved English language test at B1 level will be required before a visa application can be made. If you’re applying from Nigeria or another country outside the UK, check the current requirements before paying for a test or making travel arrangements.

The listing also states that dependants, including partners and children, cannot be brought to the UK on this particular route. If family relocation is important to you, confirm the immigration position that applies to your individual visa before accepting an offer.

Important: The sponsorship arrangement has a time-sensitive deadline. The vacancy states that the Certificate of Sponsorship must be assigned before 31 December 2026, so don’t assume the opportunity will remain available under the same immigration rules after that date.

Who This Job Suits

This opportunity is aimed at experienced bricklayers who already have at least 3 years of trade experience and can work confidently from construction drawings.

It’s also relevant if you’re a skilled bricklayer outside the UK and are looking for an employer that can potentially support a Skilled Worker application. Your CV should clearly show your years of experience, major construction work, bricklaying skills and any recognised trade or site credentials.

If you have a CSCS card, include the card type and status. Although the recruiter says it isn’t essential, showing relevant site credentials can make your experience easier to assess.

How to Apply

There isn’t a separate online application form stated for this vacancy. The recruiter provides two direct application channels: you can send your CV by email or contact the recruiter by telephone.

1. Prepare an up-to-date CV showing at least 3 years of bricklaying experience.
2. Clearly state that you’re a time-served bricklayer.
3. Describe the types of construction and masonry work you’ve completed.
4. Highlight your ability to read drawings and set out work.
5. Include your CSCS card details if you hold one.
6. If you’re applying from outside the UK, clearly state that you require Skilled Worker sponsorship.
7. Send your CV to the recruitment contact listed below.
8. Alternatively, call the recruiter on 07870 588857 to discuss the vacancy.

Email: bronwyn.toner@recruitmentpartnershipireland.co.uk
Telephone: 07870 588857