* Based at: Northolt UB5 5AE and St Albans
* Ability to commute between 2 locations initially
* St Albans based after initial period at Northolt
Company Overview
Todd Doors Ltd is a family-run business established in Northolt since 1952, with additional branches in Bournemouth, High Wycombe, Twickenham, Palmers Green, Reading and St Albans. We specialize in providing a comprehensive range of doors to various customers, including retail clients, developers, architects, and local tradesmen, ensuring exceptional service tailored to their unique needs.
Summary
* Based at: Church Road, Northolt UB5 5AE / St Albans
Hours: 40 hours per week.
£35,360 per annum
Although the hours of work will normally be 07.00 – 16.00 or 08.00 – 17.00, Mon - Fri, complete flexibility is required as start and finish times will be based on the needs of the department. There will also be the need for occasional weekend shifts.
Must have a driving licence, be at least 21 for insurance purposes, have held a valid UK license for at least 2 years and no driving convictions.
Must be willing to travel to our various branches.
Initially this position will be split over 2 locations- St Albans & Northolt.
Valid Counterbalance forklift licence would be beneficial but not essential.
The role:
The role is for a Carpenter/Joiner to join our carpentry and joinery team based in our Northolt production centre. The position will require work to be completed to a very high standard and a strong team ethic is essential. The work carried out, including jobs for retail and trade customers, must be performed to a professional standard and within the agreed lead-times for our customers. Other duties, such as helping with receipt of goods in the warehouse and assisting with the preparation of large-scale jobs for spray finishing will be needed from time to time. The main job for this role is constructing pre-hung door sets for trade customers.
Duties
* Assembly of door kits or sets
* Construction of pre-hung door sets using CNC machine.
* Construction of pre-hung door sets using routers, jigs and hand tools.
* Measuring, cutting and machining doors and frames for customers to set measurements and handing's, according to relevant paperwork.
* To carry out showroom work when required at our branches.
* Assist with domestic installation of doors and ironmongery when required.
* Creating vision panels and glazing doors
* Rebating pairs of doors
* Organising jobs so that work can progress in the most efficient way possible.
* Maintenance and upkeep of the workshop facilities, including power tools and dust extraction equipment, ensuring it is kept up to health and safety standards.
* Preparation work – Unwrapping, checking, cleaning and sanding before, during and after machining has occurred.
* Making Bespoke doors to the customer's specifications.
* Passing all completed carpentry jobs back to the Workshop Manager.
* Assisting with checking of the quality of all incoming doors to be worked on.
* Assisting with the warehouse operation, moving and storing of doors.
* Planning workload in order of commitments made.
* Ensuring accurate locations for stock is kept (forklift required / training can be provided).
* Wrapping doors post workshop in order to protect them during transit.
General Duties
* Take a pride in the quality of work produced and show initiative.
* Deliver excellent customer service that exceeds all customer's expectations.
* Take in deliveries and follow the Company processes to conclusion.
* Keep warehouse, yard and damaged door area clean and tidy.
* Ensure that all customers are dealt with efficiently, courteously and as promptly as possible.
* Keep paperwork precise and clear so that tasks may be followed by colleagues.
* Ensure that all Company systems and procedures are followed at all times.
* Keep a tidy, safe working environment following all Health and Safety procedures.
* Supplied company uniform to be worn at all times and kept neat, clean and presentable.
* Assist with the training and development of all new recruits.
* Report any Health and Safety issues to your Line Manager.
* Take on any reasonable ad hoc duties to ensure the smooth running of The Company.
* Work additional or flexible hours to suit the needs of the production centre.
Skills Required
* Knowledge and experience of using jigs and routers.
* Experience of working with high quality finished products and maintaining them to a high standard.
* Experience of working with different types of wood and the properties associated with them.
* Ability to understand paperwork detailing the specifications of jobs including sizes, handing's, colour, ironmongery positions etc.
* Ability to work with heavy items, such as fire doors and hardwood frames.
* A high level of attention to detail with regard to finishing of joints and cut-outs.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Experience of working on doors and frames with power tools.
* Excellent organisational skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,360.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Do you have the ability to travel to our various branches?
Experience:
* Joinery: 1 year (required)
* Carpentry: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Counter Balance Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Production Centre Operative