Lead Kitchen Fitter - Van & Tools provided - This is an employed role

Please call Halo Personnel for salary information and to receive full support throughout the application and interview process - We have recruited for this company for 18 years so you'll receive the best support and can be fast-tracked!

You must have prior experience working with contracts in the construction industry and a full UK driving license. JCT / Joint Contracts Tribunal experience is also highly beneficial attribute.

The ideal candidate will live near Oxford (or within a 25-mile radius) as you will be expected to travel to Cornwall and East Anglia and areas including Birmingham, Bristol and Chelmsford.

There will be some overnight stays required

Hours of work: Monday to Friday (c40 hours per week)

Holiday entitlement: 22 days plus 8 bank holidays

We are looking to recruit an experienced Kitchen Fitter / Kitchen Installer who will not only fit kitchens but will also mentor kitchen fitters and subcontractors in the installation of kitchens for our client's VIP private customers

Please do not apply for the role of Lead Kitchen Fitter unless you meet the following criteria:

Hold a full clean driving licence
Previous experience in kitchen installations
Have a relevant “Skilled Worker” CSCS card
Have joinery or carpentry qualifications such as City and Guilds or NVQ (or equivalent)
Have experience in managing and coordinating subcontract labour

The key responsibilities of the Lead Kitchen Fitter will include:

Managing private purchase projects from the start which will include carrying out the initial check measures

Liaising with the Business Account Managers to ensure deliveries are running on time
Overseeing the delivery of kitchens that you are fitting
Fitting kitchens or supervising the installation
Carrying out inductions which includes issuing tools, PPE and uniform
Providing training to kitchen fitters and subcontractors on company procedures
Carrying out audits in the field including PAT and vehicle audits (you will be trained to conduct PAT)
Carrying out new product testing and assessments
Building exhibition displays

Additional attributes to fulfil the role of Lead Kitchen Fitter:

Able to manage your own time efficiently and effectively
Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels
Be a mentor and a guide to staff
Have an excellent manner with customers
Willing to work as part of a dynamic team
Have a keen eye for detail
Be self-motivated and enthusiastic
Be professionally presentable at all times

Company Overview:

Our client is a privately owned manufacturer of fitted kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture; the organisation has been in operation for over 50 years and has experienced growth year on year. They operate nationally and have around 50% share of the private housing market and work with Housebuilders such as Barratt and Taylor Wimpey and they also supply one in every three kitchens to the social housing market.

This role is joining the Field Operations Team covering the Southern Half of the country providing strategically important customers with an exceptional level of service.