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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.