Apprentice Stonemason
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | St. Andrews, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Historic Scotland |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 111 |
Summary
Thank you for your interest in the post of Apprentice Stonemason with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based in St Andrews, Fife. This is a 4 year fixed term position. While open to all applicants, we would welcome applications from school leavers and young persons.
During your apprenticeship you will split your time between attending college and gaining hands-on experience at our sites. You will learn how to carve and shape stone, build stone and tamp and point masonry with mortar. This experience will set the foundation for a rewarding career in the trade.
Overview of the post and information about the team
The Monument Conservation Units (MCU) are based throughout Scotland and consist of stonemasons, joiners, painters, gardeners, labourers, and apprentices of varying trades. The teams are headed by Works Managers who have direct line management responsibilities for the whole team.
We have one post available at our depot in St Andrews. As part of the MCU, you will be part of the team with responsibility for the on-going conservation, maintenance and presentation of monuments within the St Andrews area including St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle and Balvaird Castle.
On a block release basis, you will attend either HES Skills Training Centre in Stirling or HES Skills Training Centre in Elgin (to be confirmed) to gain SVQ in Stonemasonry (Construction) at SCQF Level 6. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be expected to spend time away from your normal place of work or on college placements and through relevant work placements across Scotland – please note that work placements may mean overnight stays away from home.
During your apprenticeship you will split your time between attending college and gaining hands-on experience at our sites. You will learn how to carve and shape stone, build stone and tamp and point masonry with mortar. This experience will set the foundation for a rewarding career in the trade.
Overview of the post and information about the team
The Monument Conservation Units (MCU) are based throughout Scotland and consist of stonemasons, joiners, painters, gardeners, labourers, and apprentices of varying trades. The teams are headed by Works Managers who have direct line management responsibilities for the whole team.
We have one post available at our depot in St Andrews. As part of the MCU, you will be part of the team with responsibility for the on-going conservation, maintenance and presentation of monuments within the St Andrews area including St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle and Balvaird Castle.
On a block release basis, you will attend either HES Skills Training Centre in Stirling or HES Skills Training Centre in Elgin (to be confirmed) to gain SVQ in Stonemasonry (Construction) at SCQF Level 6. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be expected to spend time away from your normal place of work or on college placements and through relevant work placements across Scotland – please note that work placements may mean overnight stays away from home.