Steve Pittham, the longest-serving employee at York Handmade Brick Company joined the firm based at Alne, near Easingwold, when it was formed in in 1988. As works manager, he was responsible for running the company’s factory.
66-year-old Steve, who lives in Easingwold, originally worked at York Handmade’s site in the 1970s when it was when it was a pipe manufacturing works, owned by Shepherd Construction. He left to become a bricklayer, but returned when York Handmade took over the site.
David Armitage, chairman of York Handmade said: “Steve has made a fantastic contribution to York Handmade in the 36 years he has been with us. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him and he has been tremendous to work with, playing a key part in our growth over the years. I wish Steve the happiest of retirements. We will all miss him very much.”
Meanwhile managing director Guy Armitage said: “It has been a huge honour to work with Steve for the past 18 years. I was 12 when the company was bought in 1988. He has always been very supportive of my involvement in the business for which I am hugely grateful.
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