Experienced Stonemason

Bakers of Danbury Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the restoration of historic buildings is seeking skilled stonemasons to join their dedicated team. This role involves supervising a small site team and overseeing the restoration of ecclesiastical structures, ensuring the preservation of traditional techniques. With over 140 years of experience, the company offers a supportive environment focused on professional development and personal growth. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including life insurance, annual salary reviews, and opportunities for further training. If you are passionate about craftsmanship and historic preservation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Life Insurance

Annual Salary Review

22 Days Annual Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Contributory Private Healthcare

Biannual Staff Social Events

Access to Mental Health First Aider

Qualifications

• Experience in restoration works for historic buildings.
• Ability to supervise a small site team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise restoration works on historic and ecclesiastical structures.
• Manage a multi-skilled labour force and subcontractors.

Skills

Stonemasonry

Supervision

Restoration Techniques

Team Management

Education

Apprenticeship in Stonemasonry

Relevant Trade Qualifications

Tools

Masonry Tools

Restoration Equipment

Job description

Stonemason Jobs Essex - Bakers of Danbury Ltd

Required for restoration works to historic & ecclesiastical structures due to the continued growth of the company’s Church Works Department.

Skilled craftsmen with relevant experience to work within and supervise a small site team of directly employed multi-skilled labour force & trade subcontractors, for all aspects of work to historic buildings in and around Essex and surrounding counties.

About Bakers of Danbury Ltd

Specialising in conservation, restoration and alteration; we have long been associated with many of the region’s historic buildings, churches and ancient monuments. Bakers of Danbury was established over 140 years ago. Interestingly many of the methods used in church restoration and repair remain very similar to those used over a century ago. Based at our head office in Danbury, Essex, we operate as a principal contractor on projects throughout East Anglia, London and parts of Kent and Hertfordshire.

We benefit from having a directly employed team of experienced carpenters, bricklayers, joiners, stonemasons and other tradesmen. The longest serving having worked up through an apprenticeship scheme with Bakers of Danbury has been with us over 35 years.

In addition to the Stonemason salary, (negotiable dependent upon experience) other benefits include employee life insurance, an annual salary review, 22 days annual leave together with the statutory bank holidays, plus auto enrolment into a company pension scheme and the opportunity to opt into contributory private healthcare.

Other benefits

We are committed to the professional and personal development of all our staff by providing regular opportunities to undertake further training and personal development. All staff are invited to biannual staff social events at summer and Christmas. Bakers of Danbury is a member of the Building Mental Health Charter and provide all staff with access to a mental health first aider.

How to apply

If you would like to register your interest, please email [e-mail] or apply in writing to: Managing Director, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QB.

Accreditations

Based at our head office in Danbury, Essex since 1878, we operate as a principal contractor, working throughout London, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire, Kent and Hertfordshire. We are a highly respected multi-disciplinary professional organisation that prides itself on attention to detail.

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