Apprentice Kitchen Designer

Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago

Bacup, Lancashire, United Kingdom findajob.dwp Full time
JJ Ormerod in Bacup are recruiting for an Apprentice Kitchen Designer. The successful candidate will work towards their Level 3 Design Technician which will take approximately 18 months to complete.

Duties:

  • Learn how to conduct site and client surveys, take accurate and detailed measuring, take concise and detailed briefs from a management and clients, and manage client expectations.
  • Attend and be involved in client meetings both on-site and here in our showroom / Avalon House offices.
  • Learn how to produce accurate estimates and visually attractive designs.
  • Learn how to produce and manage customer paperwork and associated administration.
  • Learn a vast array of product, industry, and design knowledge.
  • Meet and liaise with clients, contractors.
  • Learn how to manage and run a showroom and or office.
  • Learn how to consult with customers from their initial contact/showroom visit, through to practical completion of a project.
  • Learn how to use both CAD and hand drawings to facilitate our design work.
  • Learn how to produce accurate estimates and work to a budget throughout the design process.
  • Be involved in the installation and finishing of jobs on-site through liaison with our installations manager and teams.
  • Learn the basics of specifying construction work, kitchen installations and associated works.
  • Learn how to create beautiful interiors that bring joy to our clients.

Requirements:

  • As well as the above hours the applicant will (depending on age) be expected to work additional hours to suit the needs of the business.
  • Additional training will be given on site with regards to CAD software training, and with our own order processing & stock control systems.
  • Visits to customers houses will be required and to make deliveries so a clean driving licence will be essential.

Grades:
There are no formal qualifications required.

Hours:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm / 1 hour lunch / 35 hours per week