Trainee Stonemason

HVAC Recruitment; New Broughton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Marcher Stone is seeking a reliable, practical person to join as a Trainee Memorial Mason/Workshop Assistant on a part-time basis (2–3 days per week). The role blends workshop manufacturing with outdoor installation, and training will cover traditional skills plus modern manufacturing techniques such as sandblasting and CNC operation.

No prior memorial masonry experience is required; the right attitude and willingness to learn are prized. A full UK driving licence is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be practical with hands-on work and able to learn specialist skills.
• Physically fit and able to undertake heavy work outdoors.
• Willing to learn and work independently after training.

Responsibilities

• Removing and preparing existing memorial stones
• Assisting with manufacture and preparation of new memorials
• Sandblasting and finishing stone
• Learning to operate CNC machinery
• Preparing memorials for installation
• Travelling to cemeteries and customer sites
• Fitting, fixing and erecting memorial stones
• Loading, unloading and safely handling heavy materials
• Maintaining workmanship and attention to detail
• General workshop and site duties

Skills

Practical

Hand skills

Physically fit

Outdoors work

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Independent work

Driving licence

Quality mindset

Tools

CNC machinery

Sandblasting

Job description

Trainee Memorial Mason / Workshop Assistant

Marcher Stone

Part-Time – 2–3 Days Per Week Permanent Opportunity

Marcher Stone is a specialist memorial masonry business, designing, manufacturing and installing high-quality memorials for families across the local area.

We are looking for a reliable, practical person to join the business on a part-time basis, working 2–3 days per week.

This is a hands‑on role combining workshop‑based manufacturing with outdoor installation work. Previous experience in memorial masonry isn't essential – we're looking for someone with the right attitude, who enjoys practical work and can be trained in the specialist skills involved.

The role will include:

• Removing and preparing existing memorial stones
• Assisting with the manufacture and preparation of new memorials
• Sandblasting and finishing stone
• Learning to operate CNC machinery
• Preparing memorials ready for installation
• Travelling to cemeteries and customer sites
• Fitting, fixing and erecting memorial stones
• Loading, unloading and safely handling heavy materials
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail
• Supporting with general workshop and site duties

What we're looking for

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Practical and comfortable working with their hands
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking heavy work
• Happy working outdoors in different weather conditions
• Quality-focused with good attention to detail
• Willing to learn new skills
• Comfortable working independently once fully trained
• Professional and respectful when representing the business
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

Previous experience within groundworks, construction, landscaping, kerb setting, highways, stonework or another practical trade would be useful but isn't essential.

What you'll get

You'll work directly alongside an experienced memorial mason and learn a specialist trade covering both traditional practical skills and modern manufacturing techniques, including sandblasting and CNC machinery.

For the right person, there is an opportunity to become a trusted part of a small business, develop your skills and take on greater responsibility as your experience grows.

This would particularly suit someone looking for 2–3 days of regular work each week who takes genuine pride in producing a high-quality finished job