Installation Manager

Howdens Joinery Co.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier is looking for an experienced Installation Manager in Leeds. This role involves managing installations on multiple sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with contractors. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions

Employee discounts

25 days holiday plus additional days after 5 and 10 years

Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans/drawings.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with site employees and contractors.
• Oversee site construction works and ensure compliance.
• Manage site health and safety checks.

Skills

Experience managing installations

Experience with health and safety regulations

Excellent communication skills

Planning and organizing skills

Customer service focus

Attention to detail

Job description

Installation Manager

Howdens Joinery are recruiting an Installation Manager to join our High Rise team based in the Leeds / Sheffield area.

Our Contracts division is going from strength to strength as we increase our market share and meet the ever‑growing demands and continued this role you will be reporting to the Northern Contracts Manager and be part of a wider team to manage and co‑ordinate our installations on several sites.

What will I be doing as an Installation Manager

• Building strong working relationships with site employees including site managers quantity surveyors and sub‑contractors
• Maintaining a close working relationship with our internal contracts team to ensure the smooth day to day running of installations
• Overseeing all works carried out responding to all on site issues and ensure that the finished result promotes and protects the Howdens name and reputation
• Completing all site health and safety and compliance checks
• Carrying out site surveys and co‑ordinate access for deliveries
• Completing and returning all required reports documents and logs on time and in agreed format

What we need from you

• Experience working on a building / construction site overseeing or managing product installations.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment that can be high pressure during certain times in the month / year
• Experience with site health and safety regulations
• Takes pride in providing excellent customer service
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Must be able to read and interpret plans / drawings
• Have an extremely high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills with the ability to provide innovative solutions to problems.
• Must be people focused and lead by example
• Full UK driving licence

What we can offer you :

• 40-45000 per annum plus bonus scheme
• Company car
• Company car laptop and mobile
• 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 UKs 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 460000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were 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 with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Customer Service,Computer Skills,Construction Experience,Management Experience,Microsoft Outlook,Auto Service Management,Computer Literacy,Siding,Training & Development,Cabinet Installation,Sign Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 40 - 45000