Ipswich Borough Council is responsible for the care and management of four cemeteries, a crematorium, and a busy masonry department. We are now seeking a skilled and dedicated Stonemason to join our team on a full-time, permanent contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional who is passionate about their craft and takes pride in producing high-quality memorials.

About the Role

• Work closely with one other experienced stonemason as part of our established team, delivering memorial masonry services to the highest standards.
• Use your expertise in Mason Art to create accurate set-outs.
• Carry out sandblasting and all associated memorial stonemason tasks with precision and care.
• Engage directly with bereaved families, providing compassionate and professional support in a public-facing role.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is Bramm and Namm registered, with a valid fixers licence.
• Has proven experience in memorial masonry and a strong eye for detail.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Holds a full, valid driving licence.
• Demonstrates pride in their work and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

This role requires previous stonemasonry experience; applications from candidates without relevant stonemasonry experience will not be considered

Hours of work are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This is a permanent full-time Cemetery based role.

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

For more information about this role please contact Emma Helyard on 01473 433580 or via email Emma.Helyard@ipswich.gov.uk

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 12th November 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

Please note CVs are not accepted.