Brian Greaves
Skipton,North Yorkshire
Summary
Skilled Blacksmith with 45 years of experience utilising forging and fabrication skills to produce a variety of exceptional finished products. Operates welder, plasma cutter, angle grinder and hand tools with strict attention to safety, minimising potential risks.
Experienced in hospitality with focus on night operations. Ensure guest safety and satisfaction through vigilant monitoring and prompt response to issues. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and handling emergencies with calm and efficiency.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Blacksmith
Self employed
Skipton, North Yorkshire
1995.06 - Current
I run my own blacksmithing, Designing and making hand forged beautiful iron work.
My job includes all aspects of the business from accounts to maintenance of tools , machinery and workshop.
Night porter
Stonehouse Hotel
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
1995.03 - 1995.10
- Conducted regular rounds of the property to ensure safety and security of guests and staff members alike.
- Prepared conference rooms before meetings for smooth business proceedings.
- Assisted guests with luggage, enhancing their stay experience.
- Handled late-night check-ins and check-outs efficiently, providing seamless service.
- Ensured security by patrolling premises throughout the night.
- Sorted and despatched mail, parcels and newspapers swiftly and accurately.
Blacksmith
Self employed
Skipton, North Yorkshire
1982.01 - 1995.03
- Secured repeat business through creation of unique, hand-forged metalwork items to client specification.
- Mastered modern as well as traditional blacksmithing techniques; versatility appreciated by wide range of clients.
- Crafted decorative as well as functional ironwork to meet diverse customer needs
- Utilised protective equipment effectively reducing workplace accidents.
- Produced intricate designs on metals using traditional blacksmithing methods for enhanced aesthetic appeal.
Apprentice engineer
Varley Skipton LTD
Skipton, North Yorkshire
1977.06 - 1982.01
- Maintained workshop cleanliness to ensure safe working conditions.
- Utilised precision tools for accurate component production.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance engineering knowledge.
- Operated and maintained various tools and machinery, meeting safety standards.
- Combined academic study with work placements to gain hands-on experience.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical and Production engineering
Bradford College
Bradford 1977.09 - 1981.06
Skills
- Resilient and adaptable
- Patience and tolerance
- Masonry work
- Carpentry basics
- Painting proficiency
- Welding techniques
- Groundskeeping
- Power and hand tool use
Affiliations
- Running, Cycling ,Gardening, Drawing Reading
Certification
Clean driving license
Cover Letter
Dear Andy and Louise
We have always had a soft spot for Beck Hall, we used to visit the cafe back in the eighties with our cycling touring club, we even announced our engagement over beans on toast and tea.
We were delighted when we discovered that you had renovated the place and it was to be a hotel which was dog friendly and then later fully vegan .
We have moved back to the area recently to be closer to our family, Having spent many years travelling the waterways of England and Wales, bringing up two children along the way and running a blacksmithing business from the boat.
We feel that with all our life experience and skills ,the role of live- in caretaker/ overnight key holder would suit our skill set .
We are hard workers and can put our hands to anything.
Brian built and fitted out our Boat ,from the steel work to the wood work, electric and plumbing .
Jane is a keen vegan Cook and Baker .
Our local knowledge of the area will be useful to this role.
We feel this opportunity would enable us to take our vegan adventure onward ,following your values and ethics.
Referees
Mr Joel Dalby client
Joel.dalby@yahoo.co.uk
07944240803
Mr David Harvey client
davidharvey.skipton@gmail.com
07534119957
Timeline
Blacksmith
Self employed
1995.06 - Current
Night porter
Stonehouse Hotel
1995.03 - 1995.10
Blacksmith
Self employed
1982.01 - 1995.03
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical and Production engineering
Bradford College
1977.09 - 1981.06
Apprentice engineer
Varley Skipton LTD
1977.06 - 1982.01