Cadw is the Welsh Government's historic environment service - working for an accessible and well-protected historic environment for Wales. We conserve Wales's heritage to the best possible standard and help to sustain the distinctive character of Wales's landscapes and towns. We are responsible for some of the most significant sites in the world, and we help people understand and care about their place and history - and the place of Wales in the world.
Our in‑house conversation teams carry out statutory responsibilities for the conservation and maintenance of the monuments in our care. Primary functions are to undertake stone masonry conservation works, cyclical and reactive maintenance and presentation works at Cadw's sites and monuments within a geographical area.
We are looking to recruit a number of trainee stonemason posts. You will undergo a two‑year training course consisting of structured training towards an NVQ3 in Heritage Masonry Construction Skills, alongside work‑based training delivered in‑house by Cadw's team of skilled stonemasons, with final assessment of whether you have met the NVQ3 standard being undertaken by the Tywi Centre in Dynefwr Farm, Llandeilo.
Responsibilities
* To support our in‑house masonry teams in completing set tasks, working on our historic monuments, including working at height from scaffold at times.
* To carry out mandatory training in H&S ensuring they work safely and compliantly with regulations, adhering to workplace and construction site safety. To carry out Toolbox Talks in rotation with colleagues.
* To ensure that all PPE is worn.
* Complete structured internal and external training modules programmed over the 2‑year placement.
* To carry out masonry related repairs and conservation techniques to historic fabric.
* Work on Cadwraeth conservation projects and planned and reactive maintenance works.
* Supporting the Supervisor in ensuring that the team adheres to the approved conservation programme on each project.
* To mix traditional mortars effectively and consistently, closely following specified mixes.
* To carefully remove vegetation, rake out perished, loose and inappropriate mortar joints, minimising damage to stonework.
* To carry out general labouring duties.
* To prepare and re‑point historic and non‑historic masonry sections in line with specification and following industry best practice. To effectively protect new mortar during curing, dependent on weather, temperature and exposure etc.
* To record unsound masonry sections when identified meticulously, prior to careful dismantling, to include individual stone locations, orientation and joint thickness etc, to ensure that reconstructed sections are a true and honest representation of the original.
* To ensure that all masonry work is carried out to best practice using traditional methods.
* Supporting the team and supervisor in ensuring that all works are carried out to the highest standard.
* Providing support to the team by safely using and driving the Cadw branded fleet vehicles.
* Supporting the team by ensuring the Cadw fleet is kept to the highest standard of cleanliness.
* Any other duties commensurate with the grade as directed by the line manager.
Behaviours
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
* Developing Self and Others
* Communicating and Influencing
Selection Process
The selection process and stages are: number of stages—2 stage process; Stage 1: Application Form; Stage 2: Interview. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Nationality Requirements
* UK nationals
* Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Please see the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles on the Commission's website. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and wish to make a complaint please email complaints@gov.wales. Please ensure that you refer to the vacancy reference number. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Welsh Government, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: info@csc.gov.uk.
Qualifications
Candidates will need to demonstrate some basic knowledge of construction and health and safety regulations, and some experience of working in masonry/bricklaying/plastering either through having attended courses and training, or practical experience on site. Skills, knowledge and experience will be enhanced through on‑the‑job experience and formal training, whilst working towards an NVQ3 in Heritage Masonry.
Contract & Salary
Posts are available on a fixed‑term contract lasting two years. On successful completion of the NVQ3 and in‑house elements of the course, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent or fixed‑term craft‑skilled stonemason job at the appropriate grade, subject to management's decision on workforce needs at the time. There is no guarantee that trainees will be offered a craft‑skilled stonemason job in Cadw on completion of the training.
Alongside your salary of £24,421, Welsh Government contributes £7,074 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Benefits
* Learning and development tailored to your role
* An environment with flexible working options
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
* A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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