Kitchen Designer (Field-Based) - Leicester and surrounding areas - REF : P3359

Halo Personnel Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen design firm is seeking a Field-Based Kitchen Designer in Leicester and surrounding areas. The role involves visiting local authority housing estates to conduct site surveys, discuss design options, and manage kitchen projects. Applicants should possess a full UK Driving Licence and have experience in kitchen design or project management. The position offers structured career progression and a performance-related bonus. Join a reputable company known for its growth and commitment to employee development.

Benefits

25 holiday days + statutory holidays

Car, Laptop, Mobile, Printer included

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in designing/surveying kitchens is essential.
• Must possess strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys in local authority housing estates.
• Discuss design options while adhering to safety regulations.
• Manage site projects and ensure timely contractor deliveries.

Skills

Designing kitchens

Surveying

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Time management

Tools

Planit software

Fusion 20 20

Job description

Kitchen Designer (Field-Based) - Leicester and surrounding areas - REF : P3359

Location: Leicester

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 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

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…

DON’T DELAY, APPLY TO THE AGENCY NOW WITH YOUR UP-TO-DATE CV!!