Bricklaying / Groundworks Technician

Job role: Bricklaying / Groundworks Technician

Working location: Northstowe Training Hub

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Please note: this role is subject to a DBS background check, carried out as part of our pre employment screening.

Job summary:

We're looking for skilled and passionate tradespeople to help shape the next generation of housebuilders. As a Bricklaying / Groundworks Technician, you'll play a key part in supporting and delivering hands on training for our apprentices. You'll bring your real-world trade experience to life by guiding learners through practical sessions, maintaining our training spaces, and ensuring everything runs smoothly day to day. Whether your background is in bricklaying or groundworks, this is a chance to make a real impact on the future of the construction industry.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting senior trainers with the setup, delivery, and maintenance of the training hub.
• Preparing and managing materials, tools, and resources to keep learning running smoothly.
• Teaching and coaching apprentices in practical sessions, sharing your trade knowledge and best practices.
• Building example structures and demonstrating techniques that reflect real world housebuilding.
• Keeping training areas clean, safe, and compliant with all H&S requirements.
• Recording apprentice progress and helping to maintain accurate online learning records.
• Acting as a First Aider and supporting safety arrangements in the hub.
• Representing NHBC during site visits, training days, and practical assessments.

What we're looking for

• Experience in brickwork or groundworks within a housebuilding environment.
• A solid understanding of tools, materials, and modern building techniques.
• Confidence working with apprentices or young people, with a genuine passion for developing others.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage resources effectively.
• A team player who can also work independently when required.
• Level 2 qualification (or higher) in Bricklaying or Groundworks.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to maintain First Aid and H&S standards.
• Previous experience in a training or college-based environment.
• A recognised teaching, mentoring, or coaching qualification.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship programmes or online learner tracking systems.

What we offer

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to purchase extra days)
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Employee discount platform
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay for all new parents
• Year based performance bonus tied to a percentage of salary

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals and expect all staff to uphold this commitment. Appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and adherence to organisational safeguarding policies.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea sharing.

National House Building Council and its subsidiaries (NHBC) engage with preferred recruiters or agencies on a formal basis. NHBC is unable to accept applications from recruiters or agencies who do not have signed terms of business with NHBC. If unsolicited applications or CVs are received from recruiters or agencies with or without such an agreement, NHBC will neither consider nor agree to any payment to that party.