Stone Mason (with some night and weekend working)

Styles Facade Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Birthday leave

Christmas leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Styles Façade Solutions in London (Park Royal) seeks an experienced Stone Mason to read blueprints, cut and lay stones, and fix masonry to plan specifications. The role involves night and weekend work and requires strength for outdoor environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in stone masonry, NVQ in stone masonry, and experience with Portland stone; benefits include annual bonus, birthday and Christmas leave, pension and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in stone masonry
• Experience reading/interpreting structural blueprints
• NVQ or equivalent in stone masonry
• Experience in fixing, repairing and pointing natural stone
• Experience with Portland stone
• Experience working at heights outdoors

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and structural plans
• Cut, shape and lay stones according to project specs
• Fix, repair and point natural stone
• Work with team of masons to deliver high standards
• Operate lime mortar mixing and stone finishing tasks
• Support other stonemasonry tasks as required

Skills

Stone masonry

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

NVQ in Stone Masonry

Tools

Truck mount platforms

Self-propelled booms (category 3b)

Lime mortar knowledge

Job description

An experienced Stone Mason is needed to join a leading property restoration specialist company based in Park Royal, London. The role purpose is to read and interpret blueprints, collaborate with our operatives, cut or shape stones, and fix stones according to the structural plans.

Salary – £55,000 per annum

Over the last decade, Styles Façade Solutions, has grown significantly and continues to expand its portfolio of works requiring a dedicated team and resource to enable the company to deliver the best possible service to all clients. Our client, Styles Façade Solutions, undertakes works to restore some of the most important and historic buildings in London such as the ‘Somerset House’ and the ‘Bank of England’.

The role purpose is to read and interpret blueprints, collaborate with our operatives, cut or shape stones, and fix stones according to the structural plans. As well as this the role will be required to undertake the fixing, repairing and pointing of natural stone. as well as supporting other stonemasonry tasks as required by projects being undertaken by Styles Façade Solutions. The role will be required to work with our team of stone masons and ensure exceptional standards of work are delivered.

Please note that this role will require some night and weekend working

To qualify… You should be an experienced Stone Mason who can demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience reading and interpreting structural blueprints.
• Determining the materials and equipment needed for the project.
• Mixing grout and cement.
• Cutting and shaping stones to desired dimensions.
• Laying stones according to construction plans or project specifications.
• A proven track record of fixing, repairing and pointing natural stone
• A strong understanding of lime mortar and its properties
• Smoothing and polishing stones and concrete.
• Replacing defective or missing stones on walls and structures.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in stone masonry
• A NVQ or equivalent in stone masonry
• Previous and evident experience of stone masonry, building cleaning systems and reparation
• Previous documented experience of completing restoration works on historic buildings
• Experience of working within a team of multi-disciplined stone masons
• Strong understanding of stone cutting, shaping, and binding tools.
• Physically strong and able to manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to work outdoors and in noisy areas for extended periods of time.
• Excellent customer focus, strong attention to detail
• Experience of working with Portland stone
• Experience in operating truck mount platforms (category 3a and self-propelled booms category 3b)
• Previous experience of working at heights in a predominantly outdoor environment
• IPAF certification

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced stone mason to progress their career in a progressive and friendly company that will reward you with many benefits including annual bonus, birthday and Christmas leave, company pension scheme, life assurance scheme plus much more.