Stonemason
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IRC174848 |
Summary
We are looking for a banker/fixer Mason to join our Specialist Craft Team on a full-time (37.5 hrs/week) permanent contract. Based at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire, you will also support other National Trust sites in the North of England Region. Internally you'll be known as a 'Specialist Craftsperson'.
We offer the opportunity to work at some most beautiful places and buildings in the UK, as well first-class professional development which comes with being an organisation at the forefront of preserving the UK’s precious past and delivering innovative solutions to make our environment sustainable for the future.
Salary: £29,500 per annum
The working hours for this role are 7:30am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 1:30pm on Fridays. When working further afield within the region, we operate slightly longer days, however we will then have Friday off, so flexibility is essential.
Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence will be required.
What it's like to work here
You'll be part of a specialist crafts team delivering quality stone masonry work, including both banker work in our workshop and fixing out on site. Our Stonemasons yard is located a short distance from the Abbey at Fountains, with picturesque views of the surrounding parkland. You could be working on a stone floor for the 17th century section of Nunnington Hall, or carrying out conservation works on the traditional stone Precinct or deer park walls of the Abbey Estate.
What you'll be doing
The team can be commissioned to undertake any manner of traditional stone masonry work on our historic buildings and structures across the region. Typically, you will be working on anything from stonemasonry pieces in our banker shop, to being out on site pointing and fixing the stones that have been worked, or even paving and rebuilding historic structures within the region.
An important part of our heritage work is to act as a mentor to our apprentices for the future of our craft. You’ll also be expected to engage with property visitors when undertaking work on site, including answering their questions and helping with engagement events when required.
Who we're looking for
A skilled Stonemason (banker work and fixing) and familiar with historic buildings
Good people skills enabling strong relationships with internal and external customers
Demonstrate a willingness to undertake additional training offered by the National Trust to maintain and develop skills
A willingness to contribute to the training of our masonry apprentices
Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, and compliance requirements
Ability to demonstrate and share good work practices
A full UK driving license
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places
We offer the opportunity to work at some most beautiful places and buildings in the UK, as well first-class professional development which comes with being an organisation at the forefront of preserving the UK’s precious past and delivering innovative solutions to make our environment sustainable for the future.
Salary: £29,500 per annum
The working hours for this role are 7:30am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 1:30pm on Fridays. When working further afield within the region, we operate slightly longer days, however we will then have Friday off, so flexibility is essential.
Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence will be required.
What it's like to work here
You'll be part of a specialist crafts team delivering quality stone masonry work, including both banker work in our workshop and fixing out on site. Our Stonemasons yard is located a short distance from the Abbey at Fountains, with picturesque views of the surrounding parkland. You could be working on a stone floor for the 17th century section of Nunnington Hall, or carrying out conservation works on the traditional stone Precinct or deer park walls of the Abbey Estate.
What you'll be doing
The team can be commissioned to undertake any manner of traditional stone masonry work on our historic buildings and structures across the region. Typically, you will be working on anything from stonemasonry pieces in our banker shop, to being out on site pointing and fixing the stones that have been worked, or even paving and rebuilding historic structures within the region.
An important part of our heritage work is to act as a mentor to our apprentices for the future of our craft. You’ll also be expected to engage with property visitors when undertaking work on site, including answering their questions and helping with engagement events when required.
Who we're looking for
A skilled Stonemason (banker work and fixing) and familiar with historic buildings
Good people skills enabling strong relationships with internal and external customers
Demonstrate a willingness to undertake additional training offered by the National Trust to maintain and develop skills
A willingness to contribute to the training of our masonry apprentices
Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, and compliance requirements
Ability to demonstrate and share good work practices
A full UK driving license
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places