Heritage Stonemason Apprentice (2 places)
North East

Provider
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.