Wood Artisan (Hindu singhasan specialist)
| Posting date: | 01 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,000 to £25,000 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Travel expenses and onsite accommodation will be provided, subject to subsistence allowance to the successful candidate. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2024 |
| Location: | Brondesbury, NW2 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Shree Swaminarayan Temple - Willesden |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Singhasan2025 |
Summary
A specific task to prepare an ornate alter (singhasan) for the deities installed within the Temple.
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed four-month contract for a Wood Artisan, with experience in wood carving and sculpting to erect a wooden structure in a Swaminarayan (Hindu) place of worship. As the location will be a Swaminarayan temple, candidates will be required to abide strictly with Swaminarayan religious practices when engaged in their work.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Work with the local carpentry team and metal artisans to prepare woodwork for plating and affixing to the structure. Using Vedic crafting and sculpting techniques to achieve a quality finish.
• Provide measurements and specifications for the metal plating fixing.
• Perform quality checks on finishes and fabricated wood and metal prior to fixing.
• Polishing and preparation of gilding surfaces.
• Use hand tools and machinery, as may be required to define carvings and ensure that they meet the design requirements and assemble with crafted joints, nails and dowels.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including maintaining COSHH records of any chemicals used in the process.
Required experience & qualification:
• Proven experience in similar work either in the UK or abroad. Previous experience in similar work in relation to the Swaminarayan sect, with testimonials and references, will be required.
• Proven Vedic crafting and sculpting techniques.
• Able to work flexible hours.
Number required:
8 artisans to complete project to timescales as required. Having worked in teams before would be a particular advantage.
Apply in writing with references and previous portfolio of work, as noted above to the secretary.
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed four-month contract for a Wood Artisan, with experience in wood carving and sculpting to erect a wooden structure in a Swaminarayan (Hindu) place of worship. As the location will be a Swaminarayan temple, candidates will be required to abide strictly with Swaminarayan religious practices when engaged in their work.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Work with the local carpentry team and metal artisans to prepare woodwork for plating and affixing to the structure. Using Vedic crafting and sculpting techniques to achieve a quality finish.
• Provide measurements and specifications for the metal plating fixing.
• Perform quality checks on finishes and fabricated wood and metal prior to fixing.
• Polishing and preparation of gilding surfaces.
• Use hand tools and machinery, as may be required to define carvings and ensure that they meet the design requirements and assemble with crafted joints, nails and dowels.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including maintaining COSHH records of any chemicals used in the process.
Required experience & qualification:
• Proven experience in similar work either in the UK or abroad. Previous experience in similar work in relation to the Swaminarayan sect, with testimonials and references, will be required.
• Proven Vedic crafting and sculpting techniques.
• Able to work flexible hours.
Number required:
8 artisans to complete project to timescales as required. Having worked in teams before would be a particular advantage.
Apply in writing with references and previous portfolio of work, as noted above to the secretary.