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Hendre is a friendly, family owned site dating back to its establishment in the 1970’s by a husband and wife team, Anthony and Owena Jones of Penmaen, Pwllheli. They were a formidable, hard working couple who were very much hands-on and active in the business and its development for the best part of their lives.
Their family legacy continues, and standing on their shoulders is their daughter Karen, their grandchild Lowri who lives and works full time on- site. Sian their daughter in-law mans the reception; demonstrating that Hendre is very much a traditional family business, able to offer a personal approach and the flexibility often lacking in larger corporate businesses with the Jones family showing a long term dedication to the continuation of the business well into the future.
Co-workers are:
Aled
Having worked full time on Hendre for the past 8 years Aled knows every nook and cranny, pipe and system on Hendre with the knowhow and experience to get things done. A carpenter and builder by trade who can fix, manage and mend almost anything. A dab hand at maintaining our tractors and ride on movers not to mention also using them, Aled has many strings to his bow and an asset to the buiness.
Rhys
A new “full time” welcome addition to the team, Rhys brings knowledge in Health and Safety and is the qualified First Aider for Hendre, fully recognising that the nature of the business has changed and responding to that change. Rhys is certified to work with herbicides and chemicals; he maintains the COSHH records and all of this in-between strimming, grass cutting and chainsaw work for tree maintenance on the acres of woodland that surround the site that provides a unique play area for the children.
Lowri
With a degree in Rural Property Management, she deals with the sales of new and second hand vans and recently picked up on the site’s bookkeeping tasks. She mucks in with all the tasks at Hendre including maintenance and grass cutting of the endless acres of grass on Hendre. She lives on site and often called out of hours for various and varied reasons; always ready to assist.
Karen
Returning home 20 years ago to support her mother in running the business at Hendre, as a retired Professor of Business and International Marketing Director she brings an array of experience including governance and the diverse elements of business.
Sian
As a former Civil Servant she is very organised and has the advantage of knowing all the families on site personally alongside the sub contractors, perfect for working in reception and liaising with varied and vast number of people and guests that make Hendre tick.
Additional Expertise - Managed through the Site Office
Llyr - Our Gas Safe qualified, 24hr “on-call” sub contractor for all plumbing and pipe work; alongside van connections, annual drain downs and gas servicing.
Paul Filby - The owner of Cambrian Electrical, a fully certified electrician with a strong support team who provides Hendre with 24hr “call – out”, maintenance and van connections/disconnections alongside electrical safety certificates for van owners.
Cleaning Service - Fully vetted cleaners contactable through the site office.
GEWS - a vital player in repair and maintenance of Hendre’s private pumping sewage system.
Williams and Williams - Whilst Aled and Rhys manage the refuse collection and disposal on a day to day basis, upon request from the office, this company collects and re-cycles locally.