Curtain & Blind Installer

Pertemps Northampton; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Pension scheme

Annual leave (bank holidays included)

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is recruiting a Curtain & Blind Installer for a hands-on role within a reputable manufacturing and installation business. You will install, maintain and repair curtains, tracking systems and blinds across diverse sites, travelling to customer locations with a focus on quality workmanship.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, practical trade experience and strong customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Hands-on experience with fitting, installation, maintenance or trades.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Good customer-facing communication and professional manner.
• Willingness to travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays.
• Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays.
• Experience with curtains/blinds is advantageous but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Install curtains, blinds and tracking systems at customer premises.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance and replacement works.
• Read and follow installation instructions and site requirements.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ensure projects are completed efficiently to a high standard.
• Communicate professionally with customers and site personnel.
• Travel to sites across the UK with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Hand-held tools

Fitting/installation experience

Attention to detail

Customer-facing skills

Willingness to travel

Flexibility to work Saturdays

CSCS card beneficial

Job description

We are recruiting for a Curtain & Blind Installer to join a well-established manufacturing and installation business with a long-standing reputation for quality and customer service.

This is a hands-on role involving the installation, maintenance and repair of specialist curtains, curtain tracking systems and blinds across a variety of customer sites. Projects range from minor repairs through to large-scale installations within environments such as healthcare facilities, educational establishments, commercial buildings and construction projects.

Working as part of an experienced fitting team, you will travel to customer locations, ensure installations are completed to a high standard, and provide excellent customer service while on site.

Location of Office: Central Northampton

Location of Work Site: Across the following counties - Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire.

+ occasional work elsewhere anywhere in the UK - overnight stays may be required.

Salary: £33,000 per annum + paid overtime for weekend work

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, typically starting between 5am and 6am, with finish times around 3pm, sometimes up to 5pm depending on project requirements. Occasional Saturday work required.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing curtains, blinds and tracking systems at customer premises
• Carrying out repairs, maintenance and replacement works
• Reading and following installation instructions and site requirements
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard
• Communicating professionally with customers and site personnel
• Travelling to sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays when required

What We're Looking For

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience using hand-held tools
• Practical, hands-on experience in a fitting, installation, maintenance, construction, trades or similar role
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Good customer-facing and communication skills
• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away from home overnight
• Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays when required
• Previous curtain and blind installation experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training can be provided for candidates with the right practical skills and attitude. Valid CSCS card would be beneficial.

Benefits

• Salary of £33,000 per annum
• Overtime paid for weekend work
• Generous annual leave allowance, including bank holidays
• Additional paid leave over the Christmas and New Year period
• Company pension scheme
• Full training and development opportunities
• Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing business

Closing date for applications: Applications will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate has been identified