Bricklayer facade & blockwork (structural works)

Spott; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Spott is seeking two experienced self-employed bricklayers for Belgian sites focused on facade brickwork and blockwork in West and East Flanders. Projects involve new-build homes with structural work; direct contract with the client and hourly pay.

Starting within 1–2 weeks, transport, basic tools, and VCA/scaffolding certificates are required. The role may extend long-term if quality expectations are met. Hours can exceed 50 per week, with 14-day payment terms.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with facade brickwork, blockwork and glued masonry.
• Experience with cavity wall build-up (wall ties, DPC, airtightness).
• Self-employed status with an own VAT number or Belgian BTW, or a valid A1 document.
• Own transport and own basic hand tools.
• Able to work independently at a good pace; English or Dutch on site.

Responsibilities

• Lay facing brick with flush-pointed mortar and point afterwards.
• Build blockwork for inner cavity leaf and walls.
• Work with traditional mortar and glue mortar.
• Build cavity walls, including wall ties, DPC and airtight finishing.
• Work on scaffolding and complete a façade; output ~8 m² per person per day.

Skills

Facade brickwork

Blockwork

Glued masonry

Independent on-site worker

Tools

Trowel

Spirit level

Basic hand tools

Job description

Bricklayer facade & blockwork (structural works)

Full Time

On Site

Posted 11 days ago

About this position

About the company

Building contractor specializing in structural works, active in West and East Flanders.

The company carries out mainly new-build projects involving facade brickwork, blockwork and glued masonry. The work requires experienced, independent bricklayers, starting with 2 people, with room to grow the team if the cooperation goes well.

Profile: Experienced bricklayer specializing in facade brickwork and blockwork

Number of people needed: 2 experienced self-employed subcontractors to start; more later if the cooperation goes well

Work area: West and East Flanders; changing project sites, Belgium only

Preferred accommodation area: West or East Flanders, or within daily commuting distance; accommodation is not provided

Start date: Within 1 to 2 weeks (28.09 - 05.10)

Extension: Long term possible, even for years, if the work meets the client's quality expectations; not guaranteed

Hourly rate: EUR 30.00 – 31.00 per hour, all-inclusive, including mileage

Contract: Direct contract with the client; paid per hour worked

Payment term: 14 days

Daily Tasks

Lay facing brick, with both flush-pointed mortar and pointing afterwards.

Build blockwork for the inner cavity leaf and inner walls.

Work with traditional mortar and glue mortar.

Build up cavity walls, including wall ties, DPC and airtight finishing.

Work on scaffolding and independently complete a facade, with an expected output of about 8 m² per person per day.

Working conditions

50+ hours may be possible

Saturday work

Possible

Start of the day

Workers travel directly from home to the worksite; there is no depot start.

Transport

Own transport is required.

Tools

Own basic hand tools (trowel, hammer, spirit level, …) are required.

Included in the hourly rate and not paid separately; only hours on site are paid.

Project type

Mainly new-build homes; structural work and facade brickwork.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience with facade brickwork, blockwork and glued masonry.

Experience with cavity wall build-up (wall ties, DPC, airtightness).

Self-employed status with an own VAT number or Belgian BTW, or a valid A1 document.

Own transport and own basic hand tools.

Able to work independently at a good pace.

VCA and scaffolding certificate required ( or can be arranged )

English or Dutch, enough to communicate on site.

A team of 2 with prior experience working together is preferred.