Apprentice ghost maker

Apprentice ghost maker York, England

The York Ghost Merchants
Full Time York, England 11 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Company description

We are The York Ghost Merchants. We are the makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghost. Ours is indeed a most idiosyncratic business.

Our ghosts are made by hand using techniques that ensure each York Ghost is a true original. Ghost making is at the heart of the business

Although we look back at the traditions of ancient crafts and respect the values of a bygone era, be assured that we are an innovative and forward thinking company. The Merchants strive to create a supportive and friendly environment where creativity and individual skills are valued.

Job description

At the York Ghost Merchants we are passionate about our craft and proud of our outstanding reputation. We seek an enthusiastic and hard working candidate to join our small creative team to assist in the manufacture of York Ghosts for our shop and website. Working alongside our Master Ghostmakers the successful applicant will receive training throughout to encompass all aspects of workshop duties.

Full training and an apprenticeship is served in order to progress to the ranks of Ghost maker over a 6 month period ( 2 months probation followed by a further 4 months apprenticeship ). Once qualified as a Ghost maker pay rate increases.

Over the 6 month period the successful candidate will learn all aspects of Ghost making techniques & styles and provide a catalogue of Ghosts to demonstrate learned skills and techniques. These will be known as “Apprenticeship Ghosts”.

Continued creative development within personal Ghost making practice is encouraged.

There is a requirement to meet the weekly targets expected over the apprenticeship period and to become proficient and confident in all making styles and workshop procedures.

We expect all our staff to uphold, promote and demonstrate by example the core values of The York Ghost Merchants and to encourage through good working personal health and safety practices an efficient safe working environment.

A six month review will take place at the end of the apprenticeship period and if successful then maker becomes a fully qualified Ghost Maker. Apprenticeship may be extended by an agreed period if deemed necessary.

Qualifications are not essential however the role requires some practical understanding or aptitude for making and creativity.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Reference ID: Ghost maker

Apprentice ghost maker
The York Ghost Merchants

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