Cotswold Stone Quarries Limited

Cotswold Stone Quarries Limited About Us
Cotswold Stone Quarries was established by Julian Palmer over 30 years ago. We welcome new customers, so please contact our sales department today.

Julian has over 45 years experience in the Cotswold stone quarrying industry and has built a reputation for supplying local authorities, builders, architects and private clients with quality, natural stone products. The company has been involved in many notable projects, including Windsor Castle, Truro Cathedral and various Oxford colleges. Our Cotswold building stone and roofing slates have been

exported to the United States, Japan and Belgium. Many of our employees have been with the company for decades rather than years and we pride ourselves in offering a complete service for your natural stone requirements. Products
We supply natural Cotswold Stone for new build and restoration projects. Produced as rough dressed, the stone is cropped to approximately 115 to 125 mm on bed to comply with current building regulations. Lengths are random, with face heights generally between 25 to 150mm according to the stone chosen. Tinkers Barn Grey is grey/cream stone, hard and durable. It has a natural, slightly weathered appearance. We produce rough dressed building stone with rises generally 75-125mm and cropped dry stone walling with rise heights mixed in a bag generally 25 to 90mm. Dry stone Walling supplied “As Dug” and sold by the tonne either tipped or in bags with random widths and lengths. The thickness varies, but is generally between the ranges 25 to 115mm. Roofing Slates Cotswold Stone Quarries are proud to be the leading specialist supplier of Cotswold Roofing Slates in the region, with the ability to produce over 50 old roofing square (475 M2) a month. Our slates are genuine Cotswold slates and are not imported. They are durable and highly regarded by Cotswold stone roofers for their relative flatness and ease of laying. Our roofing slates are sourced from Tinkers Barn quarry, at the heart of Cotswolds natural stone production for over 300 years. Adjacent, but now defunct, quarries have provided roofing slates throughout the Midlands and South of England and for many historic buildings in London and Oxford colleges. Paving
Our attractive and natural Crazy Paving is sourced from our Tinkers Barn quarry. As well as being available in a variety of widths and lengths, it is relatively flat and very durable. Paving thickness varies from 25 to 50mm and is supplied by the square metre for the smallest to the largest outdoor space.

29/07/2026

We have 3 vacancies still left
16.50ph - 40 hrs a week
Overtime available £33ph
WhatsApp - 07887543127

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21/07/2026

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16/07/2026

Job Vacancies

We are looking for reliable, hard-working people to join our building and walling team.

No experience is require as full training will be provided.

This is a hands-on outdoor role working in all weather conditions.

The job involves breaking down natural stone blocks to create walling and building products, this achieved by using hand tools.

17/06/2026

🔨 QUARRY OPERATIVES/MANUAL WORKERS REQUIRED – FULL TIME 🔨

We are looking for reliable, hard-working people to join our team producing natural stone roofing slates.

No experience is required as full training will be provided.

This is a hands-on outdoor role working with natural stone. The job involves splitting stone by hand using a hammer and chisel to produce roofing slates. You will be working outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions.

This role is best suited to people who enjoy practical, physical work and are looking for a long-term, permanent position.

💰 £14.00 per hour during training
💰 £16.50 per hour once trained (most employees achieve this within around 4 weeks)
💰 Monthly production bonus
💰 Overtime available up to £33.00 per hour

⏰ Monday – Thursday - 7:00am - 4:15pm
⏰ Friday - 7:00am – 3:00pm

We have a friendly workforce made up of people from many different backgrounds and nationalities. English does not need to be perfect and help with translation is available if required.

If you are reliable, physically fit and looking for a stable, long-term job with good earning potential, we would like to hear from you.

📞 Message us or WhatsApp to apply 07887543127

22/04/2026

Quarry Operative required to work in the quarry slate sheds to process slates you are required to saw, dress and nibble slates to a make a high quality finished product.
Working times are from 07:00am to 16:15pm, Monday to Thursday and 07.00am to 15.00pm Friday
Rate: £16.50/hr, Overtime rate at £33.00/hr
Starting Rate is £14.00 during training, once you have achieved target rate this will increase to £16.50.
Monthly Attendance/Target Bonus
Weekend Overtime available (optional)
20 days of holiday a year plus bank holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £16.50 per hour, Overtime @ £33.00 per hour
Please contact Sonia on Whatsapp 07887 543 127 or email [email protected]

Address

Tinkers Barn Quarry, Guiting Power
Cheltenham
GL545UF

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441451850775

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