Installation Fabricator

Installation Fabricator

Echo House is a market leader specialising in Creative & Technical Design, Artworking, Digital Content, Printing, Experiential Brand Activation, and Sustainable Production.

ECHO’S MISSION

Our mission is to empower our clients by delivering exceptional design and quality products through a seamless integration of innovation, technology, and meticulous attention to detail to create experiences that go beyond expectations. We are committed to nurturing sustainable practices, prioritising the wellbeing of our planet, and maintaining an unwavering dedication to superior service. With passion driving our purpose, we promise to transcend expectations, consistently and without compromise.

Scope of the Role:

Collaborative. Positive. Respectful. Organised. Exceptional People Skills.

As an installation fabricator, you will be responsible for implementing bespoke builds for retail, using various hand tools and plant. The role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent craftsmanship skills, low voltage electrical experience and must be able to interpret and work from technical drawings. They must work well on their own and as part of a team.

The nature of our industry is that working ad hoc additional hours, or out of normal working hours, can be expected as a normal function of this role. Paid overtime, or time in lieu, is provided for this. The leadership team of Echo House remain committed to limiting the extent and potential impact of this, for all individuals at Echo.

Echo operates within the vibrant pulse of the design and production industry, one of the world's most challenging yet fulfilling creative sectors. Our ethos centres around positivity, which underpins every interaction, be it team collaboration, client communication, or individual tasks. As the dynamics of our work continually evolve, maintaining flexibility, responsiveness, and composure are essential to delivering efficient and effective results. We uphold a culture of mutual respect, acknowledging that each team member's unique contributions enrich our collective output. Success at Echo hinges on your capacity to collaborate, deliver results, and bring a proactive spirit to our dynamic, often high-pressure environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

UNIVERSAL

• Operating with integrity – performing whole and complete work for and with all Echo
• colleagues, clients and suppliers alike.
• Ensuring Echo House maintains its status as an industry leading team of dynamic, proactive & professional specialists.
• In depth training is provided as a core part of all new starters’ induction. In addition, with such a nuanced and bespoke business, on–the–job learning remains the single most effective way to learn what we do and how we do it.

CORE KNOWLEDGE BASE

• Strong woodworking skills and knowledge of various joinery techniques.
• Strong graphics installation knowledge.
• Excellent tooling knowledge (routers, track saw, table saw, chop saw, cordless tools, electric tools and hand tools).
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent substrate knowledge with emphasis on sustainability and waste management.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing production and processes.
• Excellent ability to work independently, efficiently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings whilst maintaining good communications with the designers and fabricators.
• Good low voltage electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge of engineering science and technologies.
• Good communication, problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Health and safety aware.

CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES

• Out of hours work: This role requires unsocial working hours as Installations generally happen overnight, when this is not the case daytime working will be expected within reasonable timelines. To gain a full understanding of any one build, daytime working is essential and a 1-day rest period will be implemented prior to any night works.
• Assembly & build: Joining fabrication teams in putting together the individual components to construct the final product. This may involve a variety of mechanical fixing methods, ensuring a strong and durable bond.
• Full Builds: Joining the fabrication team on any one build/dry build to ensure a complete understanding of construction in preparation for site installation.
• Installation: Joining installations and ensuring works are delivered to Echo’s high standards with careful consideration to the public’s health and safety, throughout the duration of the launch.
• Tool Maintenance: Regular maintenance of the site kits to ensure optimal performance.
• Health and Safety compliance: Adhering to safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries. This includes wearing personal protective equipment, using tools correctly, and maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
• Communication and Collaboration: Collaborating with other members of the extended team, such as designers, project managers, or fellow bench joiners. Clear communication ensures that everyone is on the same page regarding project specifications and timelines.
• Stripping and Recycling: Stripping component parts from redundant builds for repurposed in line with our sustainability agenda.
• Finishing and Sanding: Applying finishes to the completed pieces, such as varnishes, stains, laminates or paints, to the appearance. Sanding is also a critical step to achieve a smooth and polished surface.
• Ensuring company policies are followed.
• Follow and promote to colleagues, visitors, and the public all Health and Safety procedures and protocols.
• Motivating and supporting other team members to perform well.
• To perform other reasonable tasks as required by the Directors.

AD HOC

• Echo is a dynamic, busy company with a close working team and as such we sometimes require our employees to work on additional bespoke projects outside of their daily duties. This is also aimed to encourage and broaden individual skills and ambitions.
• To perform other reasonable tasks as required by the Directors or your department head.
• Follow and promote to colleagues, visitors and the public all health and safety procedures and protocols.
• Follow Echo’s sustainability policies and procedures. Promote sustainable operations to colleagues, clients and suppliers.

ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Full UK driving license
• Excellent time management.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to work under pressure, to meet set goals, budgets and deadlines.
• Excellent ability to manage time well and multitask.
• Excellent ability to read, interpret and understand instruction.
• Excellent ability to maintain a level-headed approach to demanding circumstances.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate instructions to a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to provide practical support where necessary.

Equality and Diversity:

We promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multicultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. It is therefore your responsibility to make sure you observe and adhere to this policy at all times.