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Tiler cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Tiler
I'm writing to apply for the Tiler position at [Company Name]. I've spent my apprenticeship and time on the tools building a solid grounding in setting tile to specification, and I'm looking for a role where I can keep developing on a mix of residential and commercial jobs.
On a recent bathroom renovation, the substrate wasn't square to the walls and the original layout would have left a sliver cut against the vanity. I re-measured and re-marked the layout to centre the pattern and shift the smaller cuts to a less visible wall, then confirmed the change with the builder before setting any tile. The finished job passed inspection on the first walkthrough and the client specifically asked for the same layout approach in the ensuite.
[Company Name] stood out to me because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I want to work somewhere that takes finish quality and site safety as seriously as I do.
Thanks for considering my application. I've attached my resume with more detail on my trade background and the tools I work with, and I'd welcome the chance to discuss the role further.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.