Due to continued success, we are looking for a Project Design Engineer
to join our design team working on a diverse range of projects from product design to building detailing.
Candidates will ideally be degree qualified in a design related discipline and must have an interest in architecture, engineering & design with a fanatical attention to detail.
The right person will be able to demonstrate problem solving skills and project management experience. The ideal candidate will be a practical, creative and flexible team player, be computer literate, ideally with experience of 3D CAD / Solid Works and Microsoft Office.
You must be eligible to live and to work in a full time role in the UK.
Helmsley is a rural village on the road from Thirsk to Scarborough. Public transport is very limited and you should therefore have your own form of transport.
Applicants should submit a current CV by email to Polly Lerner, HR Manager at polly@handsonhr.co.uk
VACANCY: Accounts / Office Administrator (20hrs)
Due to continued success, we have a vacancy in our accounts office
Based in Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Duties mainly include accounts administration including dealing with invoices and payments, bank reconciliation, ledger accounts, VAT return, payroll input, expenses and other ad-hoc accountancy duties. The role will also include general office administration such as stationary ordering, preparing documents, booking accommodation and incoming telephone calls.
Requirements:
Candidates will be part qualified (AAT) or equally experienced in Accounting and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PDF files. The candidate must be able to display a professional telephone manner, excellent organisational and planning skills, high attention to detail and self motivation to work with minimal supervision.
Helmsley is in a rural location on the A170 between Thirsk and Scarborough. Applicants should either be local or have their own transport
Applications:
Applicants should apply with CV to Polly Lerner, HR Manager, at
Everyone hates unpacking at the end of a journey. Unpacking staircases and getting them into the property is another story altogether.
This installation required some rather skilled driving by Trevor from Econo Move (we love Trevor) - and then the fun really began. Watch the progress of this installation on our facebook page, or follow us on Twitter @Bisca_Stairs
Due to our continued success, we now have a vacancy for a skilled technician to join our workshop team in Helmsley
Position: Skilled Workshop Technician
Location: Helmsley, YO62 5NQ
Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience
Hours of work: Full time – Monday to Friday.
Status: Permanent
SKILLS
We are looking for a creative, highly practical and technical person to join our workshop team in Helmsley.
You will be working with a wide range of timber and metal materials to support the creation, manufacture, and installation of high specification staircases, balustrades and architectural features
REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE
Applicants must have a good basic level of education (5CSE or equivalent) and may be a graduate in engineering or product / media design.
Experience of MIG/TIG and /or stainless steel welding is desirable.
The ideal candidate may have a background in bespoke fabrication, shop fitting, balustrading, stage set production or practical product design.
A strong and flexible work ethic and solution orientated mindset is essential; UK travel is a requirement of this position.
Applications:Applicants should apply with CV and current salary information to
Polly Lerner, HR Manager, at polly@handsonhr.co.uk
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Doing a runner at the end a project is not always a bad thing
Especially when the Runner in question is a stunning Royal Purple stair runner...
Bespoke contemporary and timeless feature staircase rising from basement to ground floor and ground floor to first floor.
Each flight was based on an ultra slim structure and continuous treads and risers, fixed so that each flight appears to "float" within its space.
Treads are clad in Wenge timber to match other fixtures and give a very contemporary feel to the property.
Latterly the dark brown of the timber has been complemented with voluptuous carpet runner adding a splash of vibrant royal colour to contrast with the neutral decor
The balustrade is of leather clad handrails mounted on low iron glass panels framing all open stair and landing edges.
Bespoke staircase completely transforms property North of the border
Our brief was to replace a clumsy wooden staircase which sat uncomfortably in the stair space and blocked out the light at the same time.
Our solution was a graceful helical staircase of continuous oak treads and risers winding from the ground floor to the first floor. We arranged the treads helically but allowed for wider passing areas.
The slim and graceful stainless steel handrail and balustrade sweep down to the floor ending in a curving newel.
This stair completely transformed the property and created a feature at the centre of the house. LIKE on facebook if you agree!
With an intuitive understanding of this client's needs, you succeeded in transforming a hall with a lump of wood in the middle into a spacious reception area with a graceful helix in steel, walnut and leather. Thank you so much.
See more images of this amazing transformation on our facebook page
Bisca commissioned to design penthouse staircases for one of London's greatest property success stories
The Tower at St George Wharf will be one of London's tallest residential buildings. St George Wharf is widely acclaimed to be one of the capital's greatest property success stories and Bisca are proud to be commissioned to design the staircases for the luxury Penthouse apartments in The Tower.
For the full story on this seven star luxury development see St George Magazine: Issue 15
Craftmanship, precisely designed for you
Bisca in the press:
In Design Magazine, October 2011
The refurbishment market is currently enjoying somewhat of a revival as developers, interior designers and individuals see the value of restoring and renewing rather than ripping out and starting again.
Sympathetic refurbishments usually involve the challenge of updating a traditional, tired or just plain old fashioned property or staircase. Our designers are able to blur the boundaries between traditional and contemporary and use a mix of materials and styles incorporating both into a commission that withstands the test of time.
In the about us/workshop section of our website you can see for yourself that the craftsmen at Bisca are multi-skilled individuals who are fearlessly competent at metalwork, woodwork, blacksmithing, welding, polishing and are experienced in working with glass, timber, acrylics or metal materials.
A bespoke staircase with a difference. An innovative solution was required for the garden of a Kensington property. See the Before, During and After photos by following the Facebook link.
Our solution linked a new glass extension to the garden and basement areas of a Kensington property.
From the glass floor of the new extension, our glass and stainless steel staircase stylishly descends into the garden area. From garden level, the balustrade continues down above stone steps to basement level.
More images of this project, including design sketches and BEFORE and AFTER photos are featured in our facebook album
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A unique opportunity to design a narrow and winding staircase for an 18th Century Grade II listed Mill in North Yorkshire
Providing access to the upper floor of this beautiful 18th Century Mill, the narrow and winding staircase design was constructed of pine treads and risers, with overhanging tread noses for a traditional feature in keeping with the mill. The pine will slowly darken over time and blend with the existing timber in the building.
A central pine post provided support for the steps, and extended above the upper floor to connect the handrail and balustrade guarding the top landing edge.
See more images from this amazing property on our facebook page
A simple white painted balustrade perfectly sets off this beautiful bespoke staircase in the entrance hall of a North London property
A stunning bespoke cantilevered straight staircase.
An elegant and sweeping contemporary staircase with dark walnut cantilevered treads complemented by a simple white painted plaster balustrade capped with a dark Havana leather hand-stitched handrail.
More images of this staircase can be found in our gallery and on our facebook page.
Q: How many men does it take to carry a sheet of glass - and where are they going with it?
Answer: A lot! especially when the glass in question weighs a third of a tonne.
Our team recently completed the installation of a bespoke glass bridge and staircase balustrade for a property renovation in Yorkshire.
The sheer size of the glass panels specified required a team effort for the lift and shift element of the project, but the result was well worth the effort.
The large panels used on the glass / bridge allow natural light from the glazed roof to flood down through the first floor to the ground floor whilst the uncluttered feel of the glass balustrading was designed to give the rooms a light and airy feel.
To view the project at the end of the fit, please click on the link below which will take you to our facebook page where you can see more installation photographs
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In a bit of a pickle
Forged, formed and pickled uprights on a stunning basement staircase
We recently designed and installed a balustrade for this basement staircase in central London.
These L shaped uprights were hand crafted in our forge by tapering flat bar to round before being acid pickled. They were then satin polished to give them a beautiful and tactile finish.
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Snakes & Ladders
We don't do ladders - but we are good at stainless steel snakes of the handrail variety
A satin polished stainless steel handrail travelling siniously from its ground floor newel post, up the length of the staircase before snaking back on itself along the landing edges and terminating neatly into the landing wall.
This and more recent commissions are now uploaded into our gallery.
Contemporary staircase rising through a light filled stairwell from lower ground to first floor
Our brief was to create a staircase that made the most of the natural light flooding into the stairwell from the landing windows in this family home in the North of England.
Our design incorporated air dried chunky oak treads, supported by a satin polished stainless steel spine and low iron glass balustrade for crystal clear visibility.
A handrail clad in dark brown Havana leather runs continuously up from lower ground to first floor.
A stunning contemporary staircase of hand forged steel and reclaimed antique oak
This bespoke staircase was designed empathetically for a prestigious period property restoration in Central London and manages to be elegant, gracious and with an air of understated beauty.
The contemporary staircase sits in a double height space and is a masterpiece in itself, perfectly at home amongst the other works of art in the surrounding area.
Chunky timber treads are of reclaimed antique Oak and work spectacularly well with the hand-forged and polished stainless steel balustrade running continuously up the stairs and along the landing edge. The balustrade is capped with a matching antique Oak handrail.
See more images from this commission in the album on our Facebook page, and don't forget to click "like" to follow our new projects and find out what we are working on
Our Art Deco inspired balustrade at 4 Seasons Hotel in London's Park Lane
as featured in GS Magazine and photographed by Anthony Weller of Archimage
"The design used the 1930's as a starting point for inspiration. The dark woods and stones and rich colour harmonies of burgundy and gold are accented with clean architectural details and polished chrome elements. The sumptuous finishes give a club-like atmosphere to the public areas, showcasing a collection of traditional and modern artwork and significant restored historic elements.
... The discreet reception area gives a dramatic entrance to the tea-lounge. The spaces features a relocated grand stair leading to the ballrooms with an Art-Deco inspired balustrade, an antique chandelier and a full height plaster hand moulded sculptural wall featuring natural motifs" ...
For the full story by Pierre-Yves Rochon please see GS Magazine
Bisca at the Four Seasons, Park Lane
IN THE PRESS: FXmagazine.co.uk
Bisca commissioned to create art deco inspired balustrade for London's Four Seasons Hotel in Park Lane
London's Four Seasons hotel has reopened following a refurbishment by architecture firm Reardon Smith.
Taking 28 months, the project was the first time the building had been entirely stripped back to its structure since construction 40 years ago. The design includes a glazed extension, newly modelled garden suites, and a new lift core.
Reardon Smith brought in staircase specialist Bisca to create an elaborate art deco inspired balustrade for the staircase and gallery. (article in FXmagazine.co.uk March 2011)
Heavy Weight Restoration Completed
Dec 2010: Pride of place in our workshop is a 1920’s Massey power hammer used for forging. Thought to originate from a merchant navy vessel, this hammer probably crossed the oceans a time or two before ending up in a British Rail workshop and being sold for scrap in 1998.
Rescued from an almost certain demise the hammer was brought back to our workshop and commissioned to the original drawings. This is the second refurbishment and it’s now good to go for the next 10 years!
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