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Vacancy: Trainee Grinding / Flooring Technician

CoGri Group

Kirklees

Hybrid

GBP 28,000 - 33,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

A leading international flooring company is seeking a Trainee Grinding / Flooring Technician. This role offers global travel and the chance to develop skills while operating a specialist grinding machine. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a good driving license. Salary starts at £28,200 and can increase to £45,000 after training. Applications can be sent to HR Manager Adam Teasdale.

Benefits

Company vehicle eligibility after training
Bonus scheme (grinding bonus)
Paid hotel stays when traveling
Daily meal allowance of £25
Overseas allowance

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills for client interactions.
  • Ability to work with tools, machinery or construction equipment.
  • Flexibility to travel and work away from home.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain the Laser Grinder, a specialist floor grinding machine.
  • Liaise with clients and complete administrative paperwork.
  • Lead a two-person team in projects both in the UK and overseas.

Skills

Client Liaison
Full Driving Licence
Experience with Tools
Well Organised
Job description
Overview
  • Job Title: Trainee Grinding / Flooring Technician
  • Job Type: Permanent; Full Time
  • Location: Kirkburton, Huddersfield (Head Office) but role involves a large proportion of global travel
  • Salary: £28,200.00 to £32,200.00 per annum starting salary, dependent on experience (Once fully trained, salary can reach up to £45,000.00 per annum).

    Additions: Once sufficiently trained the right candidate will become eligible for a company vehicle and bonus scheme (grinding bonus).

    Expenses:When staying away from home; hotels will be paid for by the company. A daily breakfast and evening meal allowance of £25 will be paid monthly + Overseas Allowance.

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a technician to join an established international flooring/construction company who is willing to invest in you. This unique position will provide the right candidate with an opportunity to develop their skills whilst travelling around the world.

The role will involve operating and maintaining the Laser Grinder, a specialist floor grinding machine exclusive to the CoGri Group of companies . The right candidate will start as a Trainee Technician and move through the training tiers which are dependent on experience and development. Salary is also tiered and linked with this progression. After training, the successful candidate will be the leader of a two-person team, running and maintaining projects in the UK and overseas.

Part of the role will be liaising with clients and completing an element of administrative paperwork including maintenance manuals, mileage sheets, end of contract reports and expenses. Therefore, good communication skills are essential for the role.

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated, quick learner who has a desire to develop their skills and become the best they can be.

Essential Skills and experience in any of the following:
  • Liaising with clients
  • Full driving licence
  • Experience of working with tools, machinery or construction equipment
  • Well organised
Any experience in the following areas would be an advantage:
  • Mechanical experience
  • Flooring industry experience
  • Forklift truck licence
  • Speaking a second language
  • Experience in the use of optical levelling equipment
  • CSCS Card – the company can assist with acquiring this card
We’d like you to be:
  • Flexible and willing to travel at short notice and work away from home for to up to 6 weeks at a time
  • Willing to learn and take instruction
  • Able to communicate effectively and professionally
  • A self motivator and a quick learner
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • United Kingdom (required)

To apply, please send a CV to Adam Teasdale, HR Manager:

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

The CoGri Group, a leading international specialist in concrete flooring, with offices throughout the world.

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