Qualified Stonemason / Stonecutter

Role: Qualified Stonecutter / Stonemason

Location: Glasnevin and other cemeteries as required

Hours: 39 per week

Reporting to: Glasnevin Cemetery Monument Production Manager

Overview:

Glasnevin Cemetery Monument Works Ltd. seeks a full-time Qualified Stonecutter / Stonemason.

The post holder will be responsible for creating and restoring monuments, including carving, shaping, polishing, and lettering. Ensures safe, high-quality work both in the yard and on-site, and upholds exceptional customer service with sensitivity to bereavement. Maintaining equipment and adheres strictly to health and safety standards. Post holder will also be responsible for mentoring an apprentice including training oversight, skills development and keeping accurate progress records.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

Essential:

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - Stonecutting & Stonemasonry.
• Experience safely handling and moving heavy items.
• Ability to interpret work orders and specifications accurately
• Skilled in stonecutting techniques (carving, shaping, polishing, lettering).
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Experience using machinery/equipment/ tools (forklift, crane, other lifting equipment, hand tools)
• Understanding of health and safety risks and protocols.
• Strong IT Skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Full, clean driver’s license

Desirable:

• Full clean C1 driver’s license
• Knowledge /experience using SAP operating system Knowledge of memorial styles, materials, and traditional techniques
• Experience using sign writing programme and plotter
• Experience using AutoCAD software

About Glasnevin Cemetery Monument Works Ltd

Glasnevin Cemetery Monument Works Ltd (trading as GCMW) has been designing and creating headstones, monuments and memorials since 1974. With almost 50 years’ experience in this specialised craft, we are one of Ireland’s leading providers of stonemasonry services for cemeteries and graveyards.

GCMW is a limited company and is a part of Dublin Cemeteries Committee Group which operates five cemeteries across Dublin: Glasnevin (Ireland’s National Cemetery), Dardistown, Newlands Cross, Palmerstown and Goldenbridge.

As part of our Mission and Vision we hold the following Values at the heart of everything we do - Leadership, Equality, Compassion, and Excellence.

Glasnevin Cemetery Monument Works Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Expected hours: 39.0 per week

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

• Certificate in Stonecutting and Stonemasonry (required)
• B Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person