Joiner/carpenter
7 months ago
Due to expansion, our client has an exciting opportunity for experienced Floor fitters to join our team.
As a Floor Fitter, you will play a crucial role in delivering satisfactory flooring installations to clients and ensuring their satisfaction with our services.
**About Our Client**:
Our client, first started building trailers back in 1977 from a small warehouse in Mallusk, Newtownabbey - Northern Ireland. Due to the growing demand for its products and services, just some 3 years later they built a 36,000 square foot factory adjoining the original site to allow for increased production. It is at this very same site that today
**Benefits to You**
- HOURLY RATE: £11.55 per hour
- OVERTIME ON FRIDAY: Time and a half
- Annual Bonus up to £765 per year
- Holiday Pay: 16 days PRO-RATA
- Pension Scheme: 3% Employers - Employees
**IMMEDIATE PERMANENT OPPORTUNITIES**
**Hours**
- Monday - Thursday : 6am to 4.30pm
- 4 day working week
- Set Holidays are in place for shut down
**Skill and Requirements**
Must have 2 years’ experience in joinery, carpentry, woodwork, power tools, reading blueprints - engineering drawings.
**Daily Responsibilities**:
Responsibilities: Flooring Installation: Accurately measure, cut, and fit different types of flooring materials for HGV Trailers.
Surface Preparation: Prepare the subfloor or existing surface by cleaning, levelling, and removing any imperfections before installing the new flooring.
Tools and Equipment: Operate and maintain various tools and equipment required for flooring installation, all power tools such as saws, cutters, adhesives, and seam irons and all other tools required.
Adherence to Standards: Follow industry best practices, manufacturer guidelines, and safety protocols to ensure installations meet quality standards and regulations.
Problem Solving: Identify and address any issues that may arise during the installation process, such as uneven subfloors, moisture problems, or structural concerns. Material Selection:
Efficiently organize and prioritize tasks to complete projects within the given timeframe while maintaining quality workmanship.
Site Cleanliness: Ensure the work area is kept clean and tidy during and after the installation process, disposing of waste materials appropriately. Health and Safety: Adhere to all safety regulations and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary to maintain a safe working environment.
Requirements: Experience: Proven experience as a Floor Fitter or similar role with a record of accomplishment of successful flooring installations.
Skills: Proficiency in measuring, cutting, and fitting different flooring materials. Familiarity with various installation methods and techniques. Knowledge: Understanding of flooring materials, adhesives, subfloor preparation, and related tools and equipment.
Physical Ability: Ability to lift heavy flooring materials and stand for extended periods during installation. Attention to Detail: Meticulous and precise in workmanship to ensure flawless installations.
Problem Solving: Ability to identify and resolve installation challenges effectively. Communication: Good communication skills to interact with clients and team members professionally.
Safety Conscious: Strong commitment to following safety guidelines and maintaining a safe working environment.
Reliability: Punctual, dependable, and able to meet project deadlines.
Note: The job responsibilities and requirements provided above are a general outline and may vary based on the specific needs of the company or projects.
**Skills**:
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work within a team environment.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, reach, push pull, and walk for extended periods of time.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £11.55 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
Application question(s):
- Do you Have Leaving Notice.?
- Are you working at present ?
**Experience**:
- floor fitting: 1 year (preferred)
- Joinery: 1 year (preferred)
- Power tools: 1 year (preferred)
- Carpentry: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FF23