Trainee Stonemason

Job description

About

Location: Scotland, Alloa as a base site, along with travel

opportunities across the UK and, occasionally, Scandinavia

Salary: £29,580

Contract: 2-Year Placement

Hours: Mon – Fri, Full Time (37 hours per week)

What You’ll Be Doing

This role is the second of its kind within The CWGC, and we’re thrilled to

be offering this to people looking to break into the industry. This is an

exciting opportunity to learn the ancient craft of stonemasonry while

contributing to the upkeep and restoration of historic structures. You’ll work

alongside experienced professionals, supporting the construction, renovation,

and maintenance of our sites, ensuring that our high standards of quality and

care are met. 

A scope of some of the duties:

• Support

  the construction of new masonry structures and the maintenance of existing

  ones

• Learn

  to source appropriate stone and work it to shape using a variety of tools

• Engage

  in engraving or re-engraving text on headstones or memorial panels

• Assist

  with the fixing and maintenance of bronze or GRP swords, memorial panels,

  and other structures

• Support

  maintenance tasks such as painting, brickwork, and plastering

• Contribute

  ideas for the renovation and improvement of cemeteries and memorials

Throughout all of this, you will have a mentor to help guide

you and give you support.

The role will be primarily based Scotland. However, to ensure

you gain the most comprehensive learning experience, we will provide

opportunities for you to visit key locations across the UK, and possibly even in

Scandinavia, to explore diverse sites, techniques, and structures.

What You Need to Have

• NVQ

  Level 2 or equivalent in Stonemasonry 

• A

  strong interest in the stonemasonry industry

• Commitment

  to learning and developing stonemasonry skills

• Awareness

  of Health and Safety practices

• Ability

  to communicate openly and effectively with team members and external

  contacts

• Full manual drivers license (or working towards one)

Who We Are

In history's whispers, there exists an organisation that

transcends time - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where heroes stories

are etched into the very soil they defended. Share this ground with

us, where you will contribute to maintaining our high standards and work in an

environment that is supportive and collaborative, with colleagues you’ll value

and enjoy working with. 

What We Offer

• 25

  days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of

  30

• Paid

  public holidays, privilege day, half day Maundy Thursday, paid time off between Christmas and New Year,

  along with a paid week off prior to Christmas

• Access

  to a work van, PPE, uniform, and high-end tools that are regularly

  maintained

• Generous

  Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%

• Life

  Assurance

• Employee

  Assistance Programme

• Cycle

  To Work scheme

• Comprehensive

  training in stonemasonry skills

• Opportunities

  for professional development and career progression

• A

  supportive work environment that values commitment, ambition, respect, and

  excellence

How to Apply

If

you believe your skillsets align with this opportunity, we welcome your

application by clicking the apply now button.

This role will close when we have received a

reasonable number of suitable applications.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our

organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications

from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is

valued.