Stonemason

Premises Recruitment Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Premises Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Banker Mason / Stonemason for a full-time, permanent role in Oxfordshire. Work in a dedicated workshop producing high-quality natural stonework for prestigious projects across the UK.

The role emphasizes traditional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a skilled team of masons and workshop specialists.

Qualifications

• Experienced Banker Mason, Stonemason or Stone Carver with traditional masonry techniques.
• High level of accuracy and pride in high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, shaping and finishing natural stone by hand.
• Producing bespoke architectural and structural stonework to precise specifications.
• Working from detailed drawings, templates and specifications.
• Hand-finishing stone following initial CNC and machine processes.
• Producing detailed and intricate masonry, including mouldings, arches, columns, staircases and other architectural features.
• Working with a variety of natural stones.
• Maintaining excellent standards of accuracy, finish and craftsmanship.
• Working alongside a skilled team of masons and other workshop specialists.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Skills

Hand-carving

Stone finishing

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Banker Mason / Stonemason

Location: Oxfordshire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Banker Mason / Stonemason to join a well-established and highly respected specialist stonemasonry business based in Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will join a skilled workshop team producing high-quality natural stonework for a range of prestigious architectural, heritage, interior and structural projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served mason who takes pride in traditional craftsmanship, attention to detail and producing work to an exceptionally high standard.

The Role

As a Banker Mason / Stonemason, you will be responsible for working with natural stone within a specialist workshop environment, producing and finishing bespoke masonry components to detailed drawings and specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cutting, shaping and finishing natural stone by hand.
• Producing bespoke architectural and structural stonework to precise specifications.
• Working from detailed drawings, templates and specifications.
• Hand-finishing stone following initial CNC and machine processes.
• Producing detailed and intricate masonry, including mouldings, arches, columns, staircases and other architectural features.
• Working with a variety of natural stones.
• Maintaining excellent standards of accuracy, finish and craftsmanship.
• Working alongside a skilled team of masons and other workshop specialists.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Banker Mason, Stonemason or Stone Carver with a strong understanding of traditional masonry techniques and a genuine passion for working with natural stone.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Banker Mason or in a similar stonemasonry workshop role.
• Strong hand-carving and stone-finishing skills.
• Experience working with natural stone.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A strong understanding of traditional stonemasonry techniques.
• A commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.

Candidates from a heritage, architectural stonemasonry, stone carving or specialist masonry background are encouraged to apply.

Banker Mason / Stonemason