Contract Kitchen Designer

Howden Joinery Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

25 days holiday

Staff discount

Share awards

Job summary

Howden Joinery Limited is looking for a Kitchen Designer to join our Contracts Manchester hub. This role involves collaborating with contract sales managers to design kitchens for high volume business, ensuring that all designs meet customer specifications and are delivered on time.

The ideal candidate will have CAD experience and strong organizational skills, with an emphasis on problem-solving and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience using CAD is ideally required.
• Ability to deliver designs within budget and strict time constraints.
• Experience producing accurate kitchen designs and estimates is essential.
• Strong planning and organization skills are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and quote kitchens to meet customer needs and specifications.
• Produce accurate estimates based on kitchen plans.
• Collaborate with contracts managers to refine kitchen designs.
• Develop cost-effective solutions for high-volume contracts.

Skills

CAD experience

Commercial awareness

Excel proficiency

Creative design skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Planning and organization

Communication skills

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a design individual to join our team of Kitchen Designers in our Contracts Manchester hub. Joining our contracts division you will be expected to work with our contract sales managers to design kitchens for volume business. This can include High Rise, Social housing, and construction/new builds and developers This position is not a sales role therefore we do not offer commission. As a designer, you will work with our internal contracts managers to understand the needs of our customers' and from that design and price kitchens as required.

What you’ll be doing

Working with our Regional Contracts Managers you will design and quote kitchens that meet the business customer needs, specifications and timescales Read through tender enquiries to produce high quality and accurate kitchens that match the business customer specification Support the office in the effort to achieve targets, particularly with regards to output, efficiency and turnaround time Process accurate estimates to the kitchen plans and design specification Produce tender packs using Excel Amend designs to meet customers' needs and find commercial solutions to challenges Develop commercial and product awareness to continue to produce cost-effective solutions.

What we need from you

Ideally someone with experience using CAD The ability to deliver within budget and strict time restraints Be commercially astute with an understanding of high-volume contract requirements Experience of producing high volume accurate kitchen designs and estimates Competent in using Excel with an understanding of basic Excel formulas Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing Experience in producing creative and innovative kitchen designs for a multitude of end-users including commercial, industrial and disabilities Ability to problem solve under pressure Strong planning and organisation skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail Self-starter who is flexible, approachable and a team player This position will suit someone starting their career in a design role or maybe taking a career change with CAD skills.

What we can offer you:

• £27,500 and bonus scheme
• Pension plan (up to 12% employer contributions)
• 25 days rising to 27 days after 5 years' service and 30 days after 10 years' service
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Share awards and prize draws

About Howdens

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. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. 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 one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

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.

Discover your next role with us and see how you can fit into one of the UK's best big companies to work for. As a proud member of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, we offer exciting opportunities for both apprentices starting out and experienced professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you're working in our depots, building strong relationships with our trade customers, or applying your expertise to create, manufacture and distribute our market-leading products, there are many roles that make Howdens a success. Find out more about what makes our Depots tick.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

This means we can keep products in stock, provide exceptional service, and deliver real value to our customers every day.