LUTON OR SURROUND AREA BASED PREFERRED General Description: Driver responsible for delivering and installing the furniture and accessories on each allocated job to the high standard required with a view to achieving the best effect possible for the customer. Principal Tasks: • Loading the vehicles as directed. In addition to the stock, this includes ensuring that all necessary tools and equipment are taken. The vehicle and the items must be legal, safe and secure. You must complete a daily vehicle checklist., • Where driving, doing so with the care necessary to avoid not only any vehicle accidents but also any damage to the stock carried., • Delivering, installing and assembling furniture as required, taking care to avoid any damage to the stock or any property or any injury to any person. This includes connecting and testing appliances and electricals, hanging pictures, fixing items to walls and any other general installation or handyman work but does not include any tasks that require a qualified plumber, electrician or other such certified tradesman., • You will also be required to fit bulbs, plugging in electrical's, cleaning the properties on completion, removing labels stuck to items (but not disposing of them), cleaning any marks on stock, and any other such small touches required to improve the overall result of the installation,, • Removing all packaging and any old items as required., • Keeping an accurate and comprehensive record of everything that has been installed and, particularly, noting any faults or defects or any missing items on the delivery app (DispatchTrack), • Completing all the allocated tasks on the day or within the time allocated., • Debriefing each installation as required at the earliest practical opportunity. This involves providing full written notes on DispatchTrack, photographs and any other such material., • Routine maintenance of vehicles as required to ensure that they are kept roadworthy, reliable and efficient, reporting any defects that require professional repair to the logistics manager., • Safekeeping and maintenance of equipment, tools, spares, kit or other company property to ensure that it is kept safe and ready for use, reporting any significant shortcomings., • Disposal and recycling of all waste in accordance with environmental procedures., • Furniture assembly or other warehousing work when not required for installation work, or any other general administrative work within the competence of the employee., • Clean driving licence, • Pass eyesight check, • Clean CRB/DBS Check, • 1 year driving Luton or similar size Van, • Good command of English (written + spoken), • Flexibility to work overtime on occasions, • Vitality Health Care, • Pret Coffee Subscription, • Staff events (Cinema, bowling, restaurants etc), • £29K - £31kper year
Blinds and Shutters Installer, would ideally suit someone with Joinery skills. We are looking for an experienced installer/fitter to join our installation team, based in Ruislip, Middlesex and covering local areas including home counties around the North-West side of the M25, with travel mostly within 1 hour from our office. Company vehicle provided, along with a phone/tablet for customer and colleague communication. This position would suit somebody who is experienced and comfortable working on their own as well as being part of a small and growing team. We are looking for someone with a high level of skill and a positive can-do attitude who will work efficiently and to a high standard at all times. Previous experience in the blinds and shutters industry is very useful but not essential depending on skillset and background. Previous experience of practical skills is essential, as well as the ability to deal with customers and technical know-how. SALARY: £25,000 - £40,000 Depending on Experience SKILLS: Someone with good technical and practical ability, particularly the ability to measure and survey accurately Able to install accurately and finish to a high standard overcoming challenges where necessary Good communicator - offer excellent customer service both face to face and over the phone and communicate effectively with the rest of the team Able to use ladders and steps, hand tools, power tools and carry some heavier items Competent in basic modern IT software and applications. Ability to use an iPad, basic in house systems and e-mails and keep up to date with the admin side of the role Team-worker who is comfortable working in an established and growing business environment and would fit in as part of the team Able to work alone using initiative to solve problems as they are encountered Hardworking and flexible with the willingness to meet deadlines and finish the job Highly organised individual with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills Good command of English RESPONSIBILITIES: To be punctual, presentable and courteous, communicating at all times with colleagues and customers Read the job notes and survey to ensure products are ready for fitting and check that all tools, spares and parts are carried in order to complete the installation successfully according to the survey To strictly follow the company health and safety guidelines and work in a professional and safe manner at all times Take pride in all work with attention to detail whilst working in an organised tidy and efficient manner Demonstrate the finished product, explain child safety and aftercare, and obtain the customer sign off Update customer status and notes on the iPad and hand out marketing material and feedback forms To understand and learn the technical aspects of the product range, and to have the ability to survey and measure accurately as well as make alterations as necessary on-site Ensure the client is happy with the service they receive and report back to the rest of the team SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Do you have experience in any of these areas or something similar?: Blinds, curtains or shutters installation Window or door fitting Carpentry / Carpenter / Joinery Conservatory installation Kitchen or bedroom fitting Shopfitting Plumbing or electrical installations We are a local family-run business established for over 16 years and offering a full range of window blinds, conservatory blinds, plantation shutters and awnings. We are both a manufacturer and supplier and a leader in bespoke and specialised blinds products in London and the home counties, including motorisation. We supply to mainly retail customers including some larger corporate customers as well as trade customers. We are currently accepting CVs for this position as a fitter/installer/surveyor and look forward to hearing from you.