Mandarin Stone is a leading importer of natural stone and porcelain products in the UK. We are a family run business that has grown into a very successful and reputable company within the industry. Our Head Office is based in the beautiful Wye Valley in the Welsh border town of Monmouth We have 16 inspirational showrooms across the UK and are currently recruiting for a Trainee Fabrication Production Operative to join our Fabrication team.
The Role:
You will work as part of a specialist team within Mandarin Stone, manufacturing and working with different stone formats to produce finished pieces to a client and or Mandarin Stone specification to both enhance and uphold high standard and quality.
Duties include:
* To undertake and complete daily fabrication tasks as directed by the fabrication manager
* To work both within a team or independently as directed by the fabrication manager based on project requirements to ensure all finished pieces are completed efficiency and to a high standard.
* To understand the natural characteristics of each type of stone.
* To understand and interpret correctly information provided to you, by which the finished pieces of stone are produced.
* Ensure all paperwork is finalised following completion of a clients order in a timely manner.
* Ensure all fabricated pieces are packed safely to ensure fabricated products are not damaged during transportation and are presented to the client in a good condition and presentable standard.
* Assist the samples team with selecting and cutting down tiles ready for the sample area when required.
* Participate in weekly maintenance schedules and reporting any machinery faults.
* Ensure to be courteous and helpful at all times when serving clients, assisting them to load / unload their purchases on to or from their vehicles.
Experience:
You do not need prior industry experience before you join as we provide on the job training. We look for people who are motivated, can work independently and as part of a team, have good attention to detail and good time management.
How we will support you:
We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay:
* 4 weeks holiday per year, increasing to 5 weeks with qualifying length of service
* A day off on your birthday each year to celebrate you, after qualifying length of service
* Public / Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve off each year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Optional Pension Scheme, to help you save for the future
* Enrolment into the company sick pay scheme after qualifying period
* Death in Service
* Private Health Care after three years' service
* One free eye test, every two years for employee's using display screen equipment
* Employee Discount
* Travel costs when travelling beyond your remit
* Access to lots of perks and discounts through our Bright HR app
* Induction and training
Wellbeing:
We know that sometimes life can be tricky, or you might need guidance. We are here to help and provide all of our employees with:
* An Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Celebrations of awareness days, we celebrate everyone at Mandarin Stone
* If you are ready to embark on a journey in luxury retail and contribute to an exceptional shopping experience, we would love to hear from you
Working Hours:
Working hours are 8.00 am pm Monday – Friday.
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £12.30 per hour which equates to £28,782, increasing to £12.55 per hour which equates to £29,367 per annum after successful probationary period.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,782.00-£29,367.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Work Location: In person