Kitchen Designer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Based Kitchen Designer in Leicester Forest East. This role offers no weekends and no sales, focusing on kitchen design and client relations. Ideal candidates have experience in kitchen project management and design software. Enjoy a structured career progression and a stable work environment in a respected company.

Benefits

25 holiday days + statutory holidays

Bonus based on design accuracy

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Have first class numeracy, literacy and organisational skills.
• Be motivated and eager to succeed within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Visiting local authority housing estates each day.
• Preparing kitchen design layouts using Planit software.
• Project managing sites and ensuring timely orders.

Skills

Designing/surveying/project managing kitchens

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Numeracy skills

Time management

Team player

Tools

Planit software

Fusion 20 20 software

Job description

Overview

Field Based Kitchen Designer (Domestic Fitted Kitchens). NO WEEKENDS and NO SALES. Applicants should live in Leicester and surrounding areas within c20 miles. Salary to be disclosed upon engagement. 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.

Requirements

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Have worked designing/surveying/project managing kitchens in people's 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

Application

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 don't delay and apply now - all applications matching the desired criteria will be dealt with promptly…

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