Labourer/Cob and Lime Specialist Trainee
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £8.00 to £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2026 |
| Location: | Cornwall, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LCBR/06/26 |
Summary
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd – Cob and Lime Specialists Cornwall
About Us:
As a company we endeavour to ensure the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic building in Cornwall. Specialising in all aspects of Cob, Stone and Lime Applications we use traditional building techniques to maintain our historic-built environment, including Historic England Listed Buildings.
Your Roles and Responsibilities:
• All aspects of historic building restoration, working towards learning traditional building techniques such as Lime Pointing, Lime Plastering/Rendering, Cob Repairs/Rebuilds, etc
• General Site duties
• Maintaining Company Health & Safety Policy and National Legislation
• Working a part of a team to ensure works are completed on schedule and to the best of your ability
Personal Attributes:
• Excellent time keeping/punctuality
• Polite and friendly to Clients, Co-workers and the general public
• Smart, clean and tidy appearance
• Takes pride in all you do
• Trustworthiness
• Willingness to learn
There is the opportunity to progress from Labourer/Trainee to Supervisor for the right applicant, and this can be a speedy process for enthusiastic and hard-working individuals.
You will be working throughout Cornwall and transport will be provided from the Company unit to Site, and return.
Full training, Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform will be provided (Applicant to supply own Steel Toe Boots)
Employment will be on a zero-hours contract.
As a Company we pride ourselves on attention to details and employ like-minded individuals. If you feel you are suitable for this role then please email your CV to cornellcob@outlook.com
About Us:
As a company we endeavour to ensure the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic building in Cornwall. Specialising in all aspects of Cob, Stone and Lime Applications we use traditional building techniques to maintain our historic-built environment, including Historic England Listed Buildings.
Your Roles and Responsibilities:
• All aspects of historic building restoration, working towards learning traditional building techniques such as Lime Pointing, Lime Plastering/Rendering, Cob Repairs/Rebuilds, etc
• General Site duties
• Maintaining Company Health & Safety Policy and National Legislation
• Working a part of a team to ensure works are completed on schedule and to the best of your ability
Personal Attributes:
• Excellent time keeping/punctuality
• Polite and friendly to Clients, Co-workers and the general public
• Smart, clean and tidy appearance
• Takes pride in all you do
• Trustworthiness
• Willingness to learn
There is the opportunity to progress from Labourer/Trainee to Supervisor for the right applicant, and this can be a speedy process for enthusiastic and hard-working individuals.
You will be working throughout Cornwall and transport will be provided from the Company unit to Site, and return.
Full training, Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform will be provided (Applicant to supply own Steel Toe Boots)
Employment will be on a zero-hours contract.
As a Company we pride ourselves on attention to details and employ like-minded individuals. If you feel you are suitable for this role then please email your CV to cornellcob@outlook.com