Kitchen Designer

Halo Personnel; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen design firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Field Based Kitchen Designer to join their team. This role involves visiting local authority housing estates for site surveys, focusing on kitchen design and project management. Candidates must have a full UK Driving Licence and significant experience in designing kitchens. The position offers a stable career with opportunities for professional development. This role is based in Leicester with no weekends required.

Benefits

Car, Laptop, Mobile, Printer included

NO WEEKENDS

Performance related bonus (paid quarterly)

25 holiday days + statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Have experience in designing/surveying kitchens.
• Experience using design software is required.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are necessary.
• Must be presentable with good communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• A motivated team player is essential.

Responsibilities

• Visiting housing estates daily for site surveys.
• Conducting site surveys with contractors and council reps.
• Preparing design layouts using Planit software.
• Building relationships with clients (councils).
• Managing projects to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Sending prices and uploading drawings to the company system.
• Submitting reports to the Regional Manager.

Skills

Designing kitchens

Project management

Planit software

Communication

Time management

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Teamwork

Tools

Planit

Fusion 20 20

Job description

Field Based Kitchen Designer

(Domestic Fitted Kitchens)

(Car, Laptop, Mobile, Printer included)

NO WEEKENDS and NO SALES

Applicants should live in Leicester and surrounding areas within c20 miles

Salary to be disclosed upon engagement

performance related bonus (paid quarterly)

Bonus based on accuracy of designs and effective time management

25 holiday days + statutory (bank) holidays

Our client is the largest and most successful,

privately owned

manufacturer of fitted kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture, in the UK and the organisation has been in operation for over 50 years, experiencing growth year on year. They have

been successful in winning various tenders to supply fitted kitchens for the on-going refurbishment of Council / Housing Association owned properties throughout the country and due to this are in need of additional Field based Kitchen Designers to fulfil their contracts. The company being as large as it is can offer a structured career progression route and is heavily focussed on promoting from within, so this really is a great opportunity for personal and professional development for an experienced Kitchen Designer.

In order to fulfil the role of Kitchen Designer you must :

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Have worked designing / surveying / project managing kitchens in peoples homes
• Have experience using Planit (or Fusion 20 20) software or similar
• Have first class numeracy, literacy and organisational skills
• Be presentable and able to communicate confidently with people at all levels
• Be used to working to deadlines and managing own time effectively
• Be motivated and eager to succeed within a dynamic team
• Be a reliable team player, with a positive and flexible attitude

Kitchen Designer Duties :

• Visiting local authority housing estates each day
• Days of work will be Monday to Friday between approximately 8 : 30 am and 5 : 00 pm in your designated area and conducting site surveys in these properties (accompanied by the Site Contractor and Local Council Representative) - Ideally 5 - 8 house visits per day
• Discussing design and layout options whilst adhering to gas and other safety regulations
• Preparing kitchen design layouts and scheduling tenants choices using Planit software whilst in the properties
• Servicing and developing relationships with their clients (The various Councils)
• Project managing sites and ensuring the contractors orders arrive completely and on time
• Sending Prices and uploading drawings to the company system
• Sending reports to the Regional Manager

If you feel you have the ambition and self-motivation to fulfil this role and most importantly are looking for a stable career with a reputable company then please dont delay and apply now

all applications matching the desired criteria will be dealt with promptly

DONT DELAY, APPLY TO THE AGENCY NOW WITH YOUR UP-TO-DATE CV!!

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