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Flooring Fitter

Designer Contracts
Full-time
On-site
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities.  As well as floor covering, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting, and also operates a show home interior design services division.

We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our valued staff are our key asset.

Our continuous success is based on having a loyal, motivated and welcoming team of people with a drive to succeed.

Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Fitter to join our friendly team based in Preston.

Salary - £33,000 plus bonus

Type – Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern – Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

There is opportunity of earning a bonus of up £10,000 per annum when fitting at high volume and when weekends or bank holidays are worked.

 

Do you have:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills?

Excellent organisation skills?

If so then we would like to hear from you!

 

We are looking for a reliable individual with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to completing all their work to the highest possible standard. The ideal candidate needs to be friendly, hardworking and have a can-do approach to the range of tasks they are faced with.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

  • Fitting flooring in domestic and commercial properties.
  • Carrying out remedial or replacement works where necessary at minimal cost as instructed by our Customer Service department.
  • Maintaining accurate service records.
  • Carrying out measuring and deliveries if required.
  • Liaising and cooperating effectively with the Customer Service team.

Key Requirements:

  • Previous experience with fitting carpets and other flooring is essential.
  • A DBS check is a requirement upon a successful application.
  • Must hold a full and current UK driving licence and have a willingness to travel.
  • Will be required to gain a current CSCS card.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Our generous benefits package includes:

  • Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development
  • Company Vehicle
  • Mobile phone for work purposes
  • Uniform and PPE supplied
  • Competitive Bonus
  • 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
  • Additional days leave for long service
  • Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
  • Life Insurance
  • Contributory Pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • All inclusive and paid for team building days out
  • A generous employee discount

Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer.

Supplying and installing nationwide, Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor.

We are a progressive, customer service focused company with an extensive product portfolio of floorcoverings, blinds, curtains, furniture and lighting packages, backed by a commitment to provide exceptional customer service through our unique network of 13 regional offices.

Since 1992 we have enjoyed considerable growth, allowing us to build considerable financial resources, a robust operational structure, fantastic buying power and an experienced workforce of 300+ employees. This gives us great stability and it means you can trust us to meet all your needs; now and in the future.