Heritage Stonemason Apprentice (2 places)

North East

Craft type
Stonemasonry
Opportunity type
Employment and training
Full/part time
Full time
Accreditation
Stonemason (level 2)
Paid/unpaid
Paid

Provider

Stone Edge North East Ltd.
Unit 5A
Millennium Road, Airedale Business Centre
Skipton
BD23 2TZ

Details

Deadline: 01/07/25. 

Join Stone Edge as a Heritage Stonemason Apprentice and learn the specialist skills needed to restore and conserve historic buildings. You will gain hands-on experience working with traditional materials, developing craftsmanship that will preserve heritage sites for future generations.

Pay: £20,000 a year.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (40 hours a week).

Start date: Monday 15 September 2025.

Duration: 2 years.

What you’ll do at work:

As a Heritage Stonemason Apprentice, you will work on historic buildings, assisting skilled masons while learning traditional techniques. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with the restoration of stone structures using traditional materials and methods.
  • Learning to carve, shape, and dress stone using hand tools.
  • Mixing and applying lime mortar for repointing and repairs.
  • Supporting site preparation, cleaning, and maintenance of tools and work areas.
  • Reading technical drawings and following instructions for accurate restoration work.
  • Understanding and implementing health and safety procedures on-site.

Essential qualifications:

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3)
  • Maths (grade 3)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills:

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Any prior experience with construction, masonry, or hands-on craftsmanship is beneficial but not required. Travel to different sites may be required, and heavy lifting and manual labour are part of the role.

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