Join the UK’s market-leading trade kitchen supplier and take the next step in your surveying career with Howdens.
We are looking for an experienced Solid Surface Template Surveyor to join our growing solid surface installations team. If you’re skilled in laser templating, confident working onsite with customers, and ready to join a highly respected, forward‑thinking business, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Field-based covering Yeovil, with travel across Exeter to Bournemouth and up to Taunton.
Reports to: Solid Surface Installation Manager
What will you be doing as a Solid Surface Template Surveyor:
In this hands-on, customer-facing role, you will visit customer sites to capture precise digital measurements for manufacturing bespoke solid-surface worktops. You will ensure accuracy, quality, and a great customer experience at every step.
Key responsibilities include:
- Completing accurate digital template plans following standard drawing procedures
- Providing exceptional customer service onsite
- Recording and submitting all order details into our CRM system accurately
- Assessing site conditions to ensure safe and successful installation
- Working closely with the template support and technical teams
- Ensuring a ‘right first time’ approach to all worktops
- Supporting improvements in safety, quality, and operational efficiency
What do you need to succeed:
Knowledge & Experience:
- Proven experience in laser templating for solid surface worktops (essential)
- Background in the trade, merchant, or construction sector
- Understanding of relevant Health & Safety regulations
- Ability to accurately measure and template kitchen surfaces
- Experience using CAD systems (preferred)
- Ability to interpret technical plans and drawings
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Customer-focused with a commitment to high-quality service
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
- High attention to detail and excellent problem-solving ability
- Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
- Organised, flexible, and proactive with a safety-first mindset
What can we offer you:
- Competitive salary + bonus + use of company vehicle
- Pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
- Staff discount
- Ongoing training, development, and career opportunities
- A friendly, supportive environment with excellent recognition and rewards
About Us:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.2 billion sales made last year.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to Apply:
We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Solid Surface Template Surveyor, then we are keen to hear from you.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you