Job Category: Installations Stone Work Stonemason
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Location: Canterbury
Salary: Circa £30k
About the Role:
We are seeking a practical, hardworking, and detail-focused individual to join our growing team. This hands-on role involves supporting the crafting, installation, and maintenance of memorial headstones, offering a rewarding opportunity to work with traditional materials and make a meaningful contribution to families across the region.
The ideal candidate will have a good level of physical fitness, a willingness to learn, and a pride in producing high-quality workmanship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Using both modern power tools and traditional hand tools to assist in the preparation and installation of memorials
- Lifting and carrying heavy stone pieces safely and efficiently
- Driving a long-wheelbase (LWB) van confidently to client sites and cemeteries
- Working outdoors in all seasons, ensuring work is completed to a high standard regardless of conditions
- Following designs carefully with exceptional attention to detail
- Solving problems practically when site conditions or installations require adjustments
- Maintaining a tidy, safe working environment both in the workshop and on-site
- Representing the company professionally with clients and members of the public
Skills & Requirements:
- Proficient with hand tools and power tools (experience in stonemasonry, or similar an advantage)
- Full UK Driving Licence with confidence in driving larger vans
- Good level of physical fitness (manual handling involved)
- Willingness to work outdoors and travel locally
- A keen eye for detail and pride in achieving excellent finishes
- Practical, hands-on individual with natural problem-solving abilities
- Positive attitude towards learning new techniques and developing skills over time
- Reliable, organised, and able to work as part of a small, supportive team