Stonemason

Stone Mason - Church Department

LOCATION: Danbury, Essex

JOB TYPE: Full, permanent

SALARY: Dependent on experience

The Stone Mason Role

Established over 145 years ago, our client is a privately owned Essex based heritage building contractor with an excellent reputation for conservation expertise and quality. They work across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and Hertfordshire as well as into east, north and central London.

As a stone mason you will be required to cut and shape stonework with a range of hand and power tools, working from templates and moulds, to give it a textured or polished finish (dressing), in accordance with design plans. You may also be involved in carving figures, lettering or pattern work.

This is a site-based role, working on churches, cathedrals and listed properties and structures in Essex and the surrounding counties including some areas of London.

The candidate is to have a proven track record qualification/experience in stone masonry. The successful candidate should know/be able to:

Job Description

Efficiently and effectively be able to cut out and lay, replace and indent natural stone dressings.
Have a good knowledge and experience working with lime mortars, repointing, rebuilding masonry walls.
Follow and adhere to Health and Safety policy at all times.
Be able to work carefully and methodically.
Read drawings and plans.
Be accurate with dimensions.
Have an eye for detail to ensure quality control and high standards are met.
The ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
The Church Works Department

The company’s Church Works Department works on a wide variety of projects involving the restoration and repair of historical buildings, listed properties, castle ruins, cathedrals and monuments. They work with both commercial and residential clients.

They are renowned for their high-quality work and skilled craftsmanship using materials and methods that focus on preserving properties and combine the traditional with modern techniques.

Salary and Benefits

A competitive salary at an hourly wage.
Salaries reviewed on an annual basis.
22 days annual leave with the addition of 8 days statutory bank holidays.
Access to company transport where applicable.
Assistance with basic tools.
Access to company owned equipment.
Branded workwear and PPE.
Auto enrolment into a company pension scheme.
They are committed to the professional and personal development of all their staff by providing regular opportunities to undertake further training and personal development.

They promote a positive working environment and a great team spirit which they support through team building and social events throughout the year.  They are a member of the Building Mental Health Charter.

Next Step:

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.

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Our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation