Heritage Building Craftsperson Trainee

Details

Bakers of Danbury Ltd is a long-established Essex based construction company, who carry out a broad spectrum of works from specialised restoration works to churches and listed buildings, to mainstream construction and insurance repairs. They are recruiting a Trainee Building Craftsman specialising in stone, brick and plaster who will work within their Church and Heritage Building Department. You may be starting out in construction or already working as a tradesperson – looking to focus your skills by working on fascinating and rewarding historic buildings. Alternatively, you may be working in a labouring/semi-skilled position and looking to progress to craftsman status.

You will be working as part of the onsite team gaining practical hands-on construction experience. This will combine with entry onto their bespoke Heritage Training Programme, allowing you to further develop your craft skills within a recognised training programme.

The work and training you will be involved in will cover traditional works such as stonework, lime plastering and mortars, brickwork repairs, joinery and other skills necessary to specialise in the conservation and repair of historical buildings, churches and ancient monuments.

Requirements:

You should be practically minded, self-motivated, committed, and keen to develop and learn about the built environment. You should also possess an interest for traditional techniques and historical buildings. You will also need to have a flexible approach and attitude as the position will require the candidate to work at various locations throughout the East of England.

Expectations:

• Perform general labour tasks as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• A willingness to learn.
• Good problem solving skills.
• The ability to take direction from supervisors.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
• Positively represent Bakers of Danbury by being courteous and well-mannered

To apply, please email your CV and overview of experiences to date to [email protected], or in apply in writing to:

Managing Director, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QB.