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Garrowby Estate is a traditional agricultural estate extending to 13,250 acres, located 13 miles east of York. The estate comprises the following:
* Two principal houses
* 750 acre in-hand farm
* 1140 acres of forestry
* 140 let houses and cottages
* Various commercial properties including a village pub
Garrowby Estate and three other estates owned by the Halifax family are managed from the Estate Office in Bugthorpe.
About the role:
The Joinery Department, which works alongside the Building Department and contractors, currently comprises a Head Joiner, a Joinery Foreman and three joiners. An experienced, versatile and skilled individual is required to join the team. The position offers a varied workload within an attractive working environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head Joiner and operating from Garrowby Sawmill, the successful applicant will probably have NVQ or equivalent qualifications and will be required to fulfil the following criteria:
* A high level of competency in bench joinery is essential as we have a fully equipped joinery workshop producing a wide variety of items for the Estate properties. Particular experience in the manufacture of stormproof casement and box sash windows is required.
* Although the primary responsibility of the successful applicant will be manufacturing in the workshop, experience and competence in a broad range of site joinery skills, property repairs, maintenance and improvement work would be beneficial.
* Self-motivated and capable of producing high quality work on a consistent and efficient basis.
* Ability to work on own initiative and solve problems.
* A friendly character is essential with the ability to interact with a wide range of people.
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