We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Banker/ Stone Mason to join a small, passionate team. The ideal candidate will specialise in crafting, cutting, and shaping stone to precise specifications, creating high-quality pieces for use in construction projects such as buildings, monuments, and decorative elements. This role is workshop-based and involves working with various tools and techniques to transform raw stone into finished products.
Key Responsibilities
* Stone Preparation: Shape and carve natural or artificial stone to meet design specifications using tools such as chisels, hammers, and grinders.
* Work from Drawings: Interpret architectural plans, blueprints, and templates to produce precise stone components.
* Tool Operation: Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and machinery such as saws, drills, and polishers for stonework.
* Detailing and Finishing: Apply finishing touches to stonework, including polishing, engraving, or decorative carving.
* Quality Assurance: Inspect completed pieces to ensure accuracy, durability, and compliance with design requirements.
* Collaboration: Work closely with architects, stonemasons, and contractors to ensure that prepared stone meets project needs and is delivered on time.
* Workshop Maintenance: Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to safety regulations and ensuring tools and equipment are in good working condition.
Qualifications and Skills
* Proven experience as a banker mason or in a similar role in stone masonry.
* Proficiency in using traditional and modern stone-cutting tools and equipment.
* Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and templates.
* Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
* Knowledge of different types of stone.
* Good physical fitness and hand-eye coordination.
* Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
* Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a workshop environment.