Location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire | Hours: 40 per week | Pay: From £15.50 per hour | Contract: Permanent
We’re looking for a full-time experienced Banker Mason to join our workshop team producing high-quality architectural stonework in natural stone. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled craftsperson to apply and develop traditional heritage craft skills within a well-established family business in the Yorkshire Dales, known for quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Key responsibilities
- Cut, shape, dress and finish natural stone components to exacting standards using hand and power tools.
- Work from drawings, templates, moulds and dimensions to produce accurate architectural stonework.
- Prepare a range of stone items including ashlar, copings, surrounds, steps, cills and bespoke pieces as required.
- Check dimensions, finishes and quality throughout production to ensure work meets specification.
- Handle and store stone safely, helping to reduce damage and waste.
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in good order and follow all health and safety procedures.
- Work closely with design, production and site teams to support efficient manufacture and successful project delivery.
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Proven experience in banker masonry, stonemasonry, masonry production or a closely related trade and associated tool handling.
- Ability to read technical drawings, templates and specifications accurately.
- Excellent manual skills, attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship.
- A careful, methodical approach to quality, finish and dimensional accuracy.
- Good understanding of safe working practices within a workshop or manufacturing environment.
Desirable
- Experience producing architectural stonework or working with sandstone and other natural stone products.
What we offer
- Weekly discretionary bonuses subject to terms and conditions.
- Early finish on Fridays.
- Comfortable welfare facilities.
- The opportunity to join a well-established, family-led natural stone business with a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship.
- A supportive working environment with opportunities to further develop your skills and experience.
- The chance to work on high-quality architectural stonework rooted in traditional craft and natural materials.
- A role based in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, offering the lifestyle benefits of working in the Yorkshire Dales.
How to apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@calverts.co.uk with the subject Banker Mason.