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Jun 2023
Hiring: “No two days are the same”, says Harrogate stone specialists
This story is sponsored by Lapicida.
A Harrogate company is seeking staff for several vacancies at its successful showroom.
Lapicida is a Harrogate-based company, specialising in luxury surfaces for both floors and walls. It sources and supplies an extensive range of new and reclaimed natural stone and marble, as well as new generation porcelains and ceramics.
The business evolved from the owners’ travels around Asia, from which they discovered a gap in the market for feature stones. The idea sparked a passion for the industry and led them to undertake extensive geological research in South Africa.
Jason Cherrington, director, said:
Since then, the company has seen exponential growth and now procures products from across the globe – including Italy, Israel, Portugal, and Germany.
The three-acre Harrogate showroom is the largest in Europe, with a manufacturing facility and stone warehouse. Alongside the luxury surfaces, the artisans work with advanced technology to create bespoke furniture and ornaments. The company has recently launched a new in-house brand called ORNAMENTI that sources high-end garden ornaments that would not be found in a regular garden centre.
With so many avenues to the business, employees can expect to work on a variety of projects: large, small, interior, exterior, UK-based, or even international.
Lapicida covers many parts of the industry but has set itself apart as a company with the reclaimed division. It has built up an unrivalled network of suppliers to offer the highest quality antique stone and terracotta floor tiles. The company’s combination of traditional stonemasonry techniques and high-tech machinery means employees can transform antique flooring materials into stylish products for contemporary living. All reclaimed products are expertly recalibrated into a more regular thickness to ensure easy installation, before being carefully colour matched to meet clients’ specific requirements.
Lapicida takes great pride in being a Yorkshire-based company and encourages those locally that may be interested in the trade to join the company.
Mr Cherrington said:
Lapicida supplied the tiles for Grantley Hall's floor
The company also loves to be involved within the community and aims to join fundraising efforts or sponsor local charities where possible.
As with any job role, there can be highs and lows. The company said the challenging bespoke commissions it has tackled have “pushed us forward and encourages us to find unique design solutions”. Those that work for Lapicida can expect to work with some of the most beautiful materials in the world, alongside some very talented craftspeople.
Lapicida has worked on multiple prestigious commercial projects, including the beautiful bespoke mosaic floor in the entrance to Bettys, on Parliament Street. The company also supplied a wide range of opulent marbles and limestones, as well as porcelain and ceramic tiles, to the sumptuous Grantley Hall.
Lapicida is currently hiring for both Warehouse and Fabrication Operatives, as well as Sales Executive roles in the fabulous Harrogate showroom. If these roles are of interest to you, contact carolyn.bjelan@lapicida.com to apply.
Find out more:
To find out more about Lapicida’s current vacancies, as well as its extensive range of tiles and stone, visit https://www.lapicida.com/ or call 01423 400100 or apply for the Sales Executive role by tapping or clicking here.
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