Ben Taylor
Bondi Junction,Australia
Summary
Dynamic bricklayer with extensive experience at Taylor Build Ltd, excelling in structural repair and wall construction. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and estimate materials accurately, ensuring project success. Committed to safety standards and quality craftsmanship, consistently delivering exceptional results in both residential and historical restoration projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bricklayer
Bc Brickwork
02.2025 - Current
- Laid out patterns, forms, or foundations according to plans
- Applied mortar with trowels and spread it over brick surfaces during installation
- Performed necessary calculations to estimate material requirements for projects based on blueprints or work orders
- Repaired damaged brickwork by removing cracked bricks and replacing them with new ones
- Used towels and leveling tools to align bricks
- Followed safety regulations when working at heights or operating heavy machinery
- Mixed mortar or grout to proper consistency for application
Bricklayer
Obc brickwork
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Broke bricks to achieve proper sizes for project needs
- Measured and marked reference points on construction materials
- Cut bricks, stone, or other masonry materials using chisel, hammer, or power saw
- Removed excess mortar using trowels or hand tools after completion of work
- Checked alignment of bricks in each course with straightedges, rulers, or squares
- Scraped and removed excess materials from brick and structures
- Installed reinforcement bars as needed for added structural support in walls or arches
- Repaired damaged brickwork by removing cracked bricks and replacing them with new ones
- Followed safety regulations when working at heights or operating heavy machinery
- Removed unwanted or damaged masonry with sledgehammers and chisels
Bricklayer / Company Owner
Taylor Build Ltd
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals to ensure project success
- Checked alignment of bricks in each course with straightedges, rulers, or squares
- Maintained tools and equipment used for bricklaying tasks such as trowels, hammers, and levels
- Inspected completed projects to ensure adherence to building codes and quality standards
- Carried out restoration work on historical buildings by matching original brickwork styles and techniques
- Performed necessary calculations to estimate material requirements for projects based on blueprints or work orders
- Followed safety regulations when working at heights or operating heavy machinery
- Applied reading, writing and math skills daily to maintain quality standards and conform to specifications
Education
Level 2 - brickwork
Northbrook College
WorthingSkills
- Brick pointing
- Brick cutting
- Mortar preparation
- Block laying
- Wall construction
- Retaining wall building
- Drawing interpretation
- Self motivation
- Mortar mixing
- Safety standards
- Structural repair
- Finishing work
- Teamwork
- Time management abilities
- Power tool operation
- Materials estimation
Certification
Nvq level 2 bricklaying
Timeline
Bricklayer
Bc Brickwork
02.2025 - Current
Bricklayer
Obc brickwork
12.2024 - 02.2025
Bricklayer / Company Owner
Taylor Build Ltd
04.2021 - 09.2024
Level 2 - brickwork
Northbrook College
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