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MANDER ORGAN BUILDERS – VACANCY FOR TUNER’S ASSISTANT

Mander Organ Builders are offering full-time employment for a Tuner’s Assistant / Apprentice based throughout the south east and from our workshop in the Canterbury area.

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate an interest in developing a trade as an organ builder / tuner, and the ability to work as part of a dynamic team.

Experience gained would include:

• Organ tuning
• Fault finding
• Low voltage electrical work
• Site work, safe working-practices
• Factory bench work, e.g. woodwork, leathering
• Heritage craft skills
• Pipe repairs
• Installation of rebuilt organs on site
• Introduction to Voicing
• Tonal finishing

Applicants must be available to work at Mander’s workshop (The Wilderness, Church Lane, West Stourmouth, Canterbury. CT3 1HT) and on site in London and the South / South East:  Some travel and overnight stays, with transport and accommodation costs for site working covered. Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

Salary on application.

Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter outlining their interest in and suitability for the position by email to:

Stephen Bayley (Managing Director) – steve@mander-organs.com