Brick / Stone Masons
A Brick or Stone Mason uses bricks or stones to build walls, walkways, chimneys, fireplaces or other structures.
About this Career
Average Salary
£29,891New workers start at around £19,548. Normal pay is £29,891 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £42,401
Annual Openings
8Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Levels, aligns and embeds stone in mortar, concrete or steel frame with stone to make and repair structures.
- Uses hand and power tools to shape, trim, carve, cut letters in and polish stone.
- Marks and cuts stone using hammers, mallet and hand or pneumatic chisels.
- Examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 65% |
| Critical Thinking | 63% |
| Reading Comprehension | 59% |
| Learning Strategies | 55% |
| Active Listening | 55% |
| Monitoring | 51% |
| Active Learning | 48% |
| Speaking | 43% |
| Science | 36% |
| Writing | 36% |