Screening Checklist
- • Assess productivity on similar unit types
- • Confirm scaffold and loading bay working history
- • Check finishing/tolerance expectations for visible façades
Certificates and Evidence
- • CSCS card
- • Silica dust awareness training
- • Manual handling and site induction evidence
Interview Questions for Bricklayers
- • How do you control line/level quality at pace?
- • How do you set up safe cutting operations?
- • How do you coordinate with scaffold progression?
Red Flags to Escalate
- • Unclear cutting and dust controls
- • No references for façade-quality finishes
- • Weak plan for scaffold dependency
Bricklaying programmes can be heavily constrained by scaffold logistics and weather windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is facade quality history critical?
Yes. For exposed finishes, prior project references are one of the best predictors of snag performance.
What causes the biggest bricklaying delays?
Scaffold access bottlenecks, weather, and late material sequencing are common causes.
How quickly should bricklayers onboarding happen?
For quality hires, competency checks and references should be completed before start date so teams can mobilise cleanly and safely.