Apprentice Stone Mason
HISTORIC PROPERTY RESTORATION LIMITED
About the Role
<p>This is an excellent opportunity in the Doncaster area for an apprentice stonemason.</p>
Your duites on a daily basis will include:
- Basic masonry work with electrical and hand tools
- Basic drawing board skills & basic instruction in the use of site levelling and setting out equipment
- Re-pointing of existing masonry and methods, and types of finish to mortar. Common mortar mixes associated with various types of stone having consideration for their jointing configuration and situation
- Recording, taking down and rebuilding of masonry & cleaning of masonry
- Detailed conservation of friable stonework including resin repairs and “plastic”/mortar repairs. Drilling and pinning stonework and the removal of old iron cramps and fixings
- Basic health and safety equipment, use and application. Site emergency procedures followed
- Manual handling techniques and working at heights & working with team members
Locations are often rural so the ability to drive is a bonus. Outdoor work and potential to be working at heights.
Some working away is required as well but this is planned and accommodation and travel paid for.
You will be working at various locations but predominately based in the Doncaster area.
Within the business you can progress from Apprentice through to senior stonemason and further progression available for willing candidate, potential site management etc.
About the Training
Stonemason Level 2.
You be trained both in the workplace and with block release to York College.
About the Employer
Historic Property Restoration Limited was formerly the direct labour arm of English Heritage. We specialise in the conservation and restoration of Britain's historic buildings and landmarks, with a growing portfolio of successful multi-million pound projects. Established in 1995 with a current workforce of 65 employees based out of two main offices.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Historical interest
- Driver
Training Provider
YORK COLLEGE
Course/Training
Stonemason (level 2)