Assistant Stonemason
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,142 to £29,540 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ipswich Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ01017 |
Summary
Ipswich Borough Council runs and maintains four Cemeteries, a Crematorium and busy Masonry department.
We are looking for two individuals to join our Grounds Team to assist in the upkeep of the cemeteries. This includes the cleaning of memorials, installing of headstones, grave maintenance, litter picking and seasonal tasks such as cutting grass or hedges.
You will need to undertake specialist training and successful completed it to obtain a Bramm & Namm fixers licence, unless you already hold one.
So, if you enjoy working outside, have an interest in masonry and the upkeep of the cemeteries and want to join a well-established team we would welcome your application.
You will need to hold a valid driving licence and be able to undertake physical tasks such as bending, lifting and walking and possess a sound knowledge of using smart phones.
For more information about this role please contact Emma Helyard via email emma.helyard@ipswich.gov.uk
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role:
Job Description and Person Specification
Interviews will be held on week commencing 4th August 2025.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
We are looking for two individuals to join our Grounds Team to assist in the upkeep of the cemeteries. This includes the cleaning of memorials, installing of headstones, grave maintenance, litter picking and seasonal tasks such as cutting grass or hedges.
You will need to undertake specialist training and successful completed it to obtain a Bramm & Namm fixers licence, unless you already hold one.
So, if you enjoy working outside, have an interest in masonry and the upkeep of the cemeteries and want to join a well-established team we would welcome your application.
You will need to hold a valid driving licence and be able to undertake physical tasks such as bending, lifting and walking and possess a sound knowledge of using smart phones.
For more information about this role please contact Emma Helyard via email emma.helyard@ipswich.gov.uk
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role:
Job Description and Person Specification
Interviews will be held on week commencing 4th August 2025.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
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