Trainee Stonemason
Job description
Restoration Works Ltd specialises in work to traditional/historic buildings and structures. Typical projects involve restoration/conservation of the historic building fabric using sympathetic materials and practices. Stonework and lime work form a large part of what we do. .
Responsibilities
- Timekeeping, listening and learning.
- Teamwork is an important aspect of what we do and you will need to play your part, helping the team achieve their daily, weekly and project goals.
- Preparation of lime mortars.
- Recognising and selecting appropriate stone.
- Identifying and removing inappropriate repairs.
- Raking out and repointing of existing fabric.
- Building/rebuilding of stonework.
- Cutting and dressing of stone.
- Aftercare and correct curing of mortars.
- Cleaning and protection of stonework.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent).
- A valid driving licence and own vehicle or access to a lift to work.
- Be a strong team player with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work outdoors and on scaffold.
- Flexibility (projects will be based all over NI but mainly in Counties Antrim and Down).
- Interest in stonework.
- Be physically fit and mobile.
- Have good problem-solving skills.
- Have good communication and social skills.
- Be motivated by challenge.
Desirable Skills
- Experience of construction or agriculture sectors.
- Interest in traditional buildings.
- Current CSR Health and Safety card (or equivalent).
- All relevant PPE/RPE and training will be provided.
Further Information
The Employer is: RESTORATION WORKS LTD Although this is a full time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Salary: 16-17 £6.40, 18-20 £8.60, 21 plus £11.44 per hour. Benefits: Competitive salary. Workplace pension. Final qualification of NVQ Level 3 Stonemasonry will be awarded on successful completion of traineeship.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.
- Vacancy ID
- 1647684
- Job Sector
- Construction, Trades and Architecture
- Area
- All of Northern Ireland
- Location
- Various sites
- Salary
- See Further Information
- No. vacancies
- 2
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 41
- Published date
- 27/03/2024
- Closing date
- 08/05/2024
- Worktime
- 8am-5pm
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