Stonemason
Sector: Rail & Civil Engineering Asset Management / Maintenance
Location: Glasgow – Central & East Depots (site‑based with regional travel)
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In Return
* Permanent, weekly‑paid position with competitive rates of pay
* Overtime premiums and uplifted rates for weekend and night shifts
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays
* Up to 3 paid volunteer days
* Company pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
* Strong personal and professional development support
* Clear progression pathways and consistent learning opportunities
* Inclusive, safe and collaborative working environment
* Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard
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Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Stonemason to join our Civils & Buildings Asset Management team, delivering reactive and planned maintenance works across the Central & East Scotland rail network, operating from our Glasgow depots.
This role supports the delivery of essential works within a long‑term rail asset management framework. The position covers a diverse portfolio of traditional and structural masonry repair activities within a rail maintenance / asset management environment.
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Business Unit
You will form part of a fast‑paced rail maintenance and asset management operation delivering vital works under long‑term framework agreements. Typical work activities include:
* Structure and masonry repairs to bridges, tunnels and retaining walls
* Station and building fabric maintenance
* Stone repairs, repointing and replacement works
* Drainage, earthworks and environmental damage repairs
* Minor civils and structural remedial works
* Planned preventative maintenance activities
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The Role – Stonemason
As a Stonemason, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality masonry works safely, efficiently and to the required standards across the Central & East route.
Key responsibilities include:
* Reading and working from engineering and architectural drawings
* Carrying out stone repair, replacement and restoration works
* Measuring, preparing and setting out work areas accurately
* Mixing mortars manually or mechanically to specification
* Cutting, shaping and finishing stone using hand and power tools
* Ensuring work is completed right first time and to rail standards
* Working collaboratively with supervisors and other trades
* Complying with all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
* Maintaining accurate records and reporting issues where required
* Supporting continuous improvement and best practice
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Requirements
Essential:
* Proven experience as a Stonemason, ideally within rail or heavy civils environments
* Ability to demonstrate relevant trade competence (City & Guilds or time‑served)
* PTS
* Strong understanding of health & safety in a site‑based environment
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
* Previous rail asset management or maintenance experience
* Experience working on structures, bridges or heritage masonry