Construction worker cover letter: example and tips

A complete cover letter for construction worker jobs in Switzerland, what recruiters in the field look for, and the openings available right now.

What the recruiter wants to read

Your Swiss federal certificate (CFC/EFZ) as a mason, or your years on site, with the type of buildings.
The machines and plant you can operate, and your driving licence.
Your knowledge of site safety rules (SUVA) and when you can start.

A complete example

Names and facts are made up: replace each one with your own. A copied letter shows, an adapted one gets read.

Example

Subject: Application for the skilled mason position

Dear Mr Pittet,

Your company is looking for a skilled mason for its sites around Lausanne. I offer eight years of structural building experience, three of them as a team leader.

After qualifying as a mason, I joined Constructions Rochat SA in 2018, working on apartment buildings and houses. I handle formwork, rebar and concrete pours, read construction drawings and lead a team of four. I operate a mini excavator and hold a forklift licence.

Your reputation for careful finishing and the size of your projects appeal to me: I want to follow a building from excavation to roof.

I am available from 1 March and have a category B driving licence and my own vehicle. I would be glad to meet you or to come for a trial day on site.

Kind regards,
Paulo Ferreira

Enclosures: CV, work references, diplomas