Heritage Lime Renderer for Stately Home Restoration

Equals One Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Farcroft Restorations in South Wales is seeking an experienced lime renderer to join a listed stately home restoration project. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm, with either employed or self-employed engagement options for a minimum two-month assignment.

You will render externally on heritage buildings using traditional lime-based materials, prepare backgrounds, mix mortars, apply coats, and carefully work around historic features under site supervision.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in lime rendering
• Strong experience with external rendering
• Knowledge of traditional lime-based materials and application techniques
• Heritage, conservation or listed building experience desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and quality of workmanship

Responsibilities

• Carrying out external lime rendering to a listed historic property
• Preparing backgrounds and surfaces ready for application
• Mixing and applying traditional lime-based renders
• Applying base, intermediate and finishing coats
• Repairing and making good existing rendered areas
• Working around original and historic building features
• Producing consistent finishes to a high standard
• Following project specifications and site instructions
• Working alongside other restoration trades and site management
• Following all site health and safety procedures
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe

Skills

Lime rendering

External rendering

Heritage/conservation experience

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Reliability

Weekly hours 7:30am–4:30pm

Job description

Farcroft Restorations in South Wales is seeking an experienced lime renderer to join a listed stately home restoration project. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm, with either employed or self-employed engagement options for a minimum two-month assignment.

You will render externally on heritage buildings using traditional lime-based materials, prepare backgrounds, mix mortars, apply coats, and carefully work around historic features under site supervision.