Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an apprentice stonemason to join our friendly team working on varied building and landscaping projects across Cumbria (and occasionally further afield). You will develop the ability to produce a consistently high standard of work, with attention to detail and a right first-time approach.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work You will work towards the Level 2 Stonemason Apprenticeship Standard qualification with on the job training within the business and block release to York College If you do not have GCSE (or equivalent) English and maths at Grade 3/D or above you will be required to work towards Functional Skills in these subjects Where you'll work 4 Mason Court Gillan Way Penrith 40 Business Park Penrith CA11 9GR

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 3) Maths (grade 3) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Team working Creative Initiative Physical fitness Other You must have the means to travel to our yard near Penrith or a convenient collection point. You must be happy working at height and outdoors.

Employer

Kirkman Construction

Penrith, CA11 9GR

Provider

YORK COLLEGE

About Employer

Our business is based near Penrith in Cumbria. We offer a comprehensive service covering stonemasonry, general building, landscaping and groundworks. Activities include design and build, rebuild, repairs and restoration. We work on small to large projects for commercial and domestic customers. We have a small but growing team of experienced and trainee workers and believe in developing our own people.