Role description
Independent blinds business based in South London (Cambwerwell SE5), we are growing our team and looking for a Blinds Fitter / Blinds technician to join us. Previous window curtain and blind fitting. manufacturing experience is desirable, yet full training will be given, also t a previous customer-facing role, good knowledge of working with power and hand tools, an eye for detail, and the ability to take accurate measurements are essential.
While using a mobile app daily planner and with support from back office you would attend various sites (mostly domestic, few commercial) to install, repair and survey a large variety of window blinds/curtains installations within Greater London.
Previous Working background
We would like to hear from you if you've worked previously in any of these industries/roles or similar :
* Kitchen/ bespoke furniture fitting
* Onsite installer of various electrical or Air Conditioning installations
* various construction trades/ sites, reading drawings and schedules
* Carpentry / soft furnishing / construction trades
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Main duties (most important, activities which repeat every day/week) :
* On-site installation of bespoke blinds and curtains (manual & motorised)
* On-site repairs and maintenance of existing blinds and curtains
* On-site survey and measurements for new projects/installations
Occasional duties (less frequent, but needed):
* Erecting and using mobile towers for high rise access
* Find solutions for on-site repairs where parts are obsolete (installation altering)
* Assist clients with fabrics and advice on surveys
Must have skills (absolutely essential):
* Customer relation management
* Confident in using power and hand tools, hardware fixings,
* Taking accurate measurements, visualising future products in current enviroment
* Ability to quickly understand how various mechanisms work
* Attention to details - working with bespoke products (fabrics, hardware, motors)
* Good time management
* Ability to take initiative, find and share best practices
Nice to have skills (optional, but would command a higher salary):
* Previous exposure to window blinds/curtains repairs or fitting
* Fast learner of new systems, products and the associated brands
* Problem-solving approach when dealing with repairs
Career growth :
* Training on window blinds repairs and fitting
* Training on use of various mechanical assembly and tools
* Further developing customer facing/communication skills
* Ability to learn additional skills - stock ordering,product presentation and selling
* On-site shadowing visits with experienced colleagues (first month)
Salary and Benefits:
* Salary : £25k to £32k + Yearly Bonus ( depending on experience )
* Yearly Bonus : based on performance
* Paid Overtime - if/when needed
* Company Van with social use
* Fuel card
* Holidays : 22 days + 8 bank holidays
* Sick pay
* Company pension
* Day off on your birthday
* Employee Discount - 60% on Blinds, Curtains
Extra info:
* Flexible Working Hours : 8 to 5pm, 8 30 to 5 30pm, or 9 to 6pm, with 1 hour lunch brake
* Clean driving licence, or max of 3 points
Why work with Us?
If you like to work in a small business where we all behave like a large family, respect each other's strengths and weaknesses while always prioritising a good work-life balance, then let's have a chat .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* London SE5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* blinds : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence with less than 3 penalty points (preferred)
Work Location: In person