Bench Locksmith

Are you looking to join a top-tier security company with a reputation for high-quality products and exceptional customer service? We’re on the hunt for a talented Bench Locksmith to become a key part of our team If you’re ready to bring your skills to an industry leader, we want to hear from you

Full training provided, all applications considered

Who are we?

Banham is a family-owned, family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout the South East of England offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security.  Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Employees who began their careers with us as trainees now head up our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a good communicator and have some experience to produce a high standard of working in cutting keys and making locks in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be able to perform under pressure and have exceptional organisational skills especially with managing customer requirements and stock control.  You will receive bespoke training to ensure you have a thorough understanding of the Banham products and what will be expected from you. Once trained, you will be able to produce some of Banham’s products and accurately advise, to help maximise sales opportunities. Additional responsibilities are below:

Receiving and verifying the accuracy of incoming deliveries and stock replenishments

Good level of customer interaction

Ordering, organising and chasing component orders to ensure correct stock levels and job accuracy

Distributing stock, tools, or other items in order to fulfil engineers’ jobs and trade job requests.

Maintaining accurate inventory records of incoming/ outgoing stock.

Ensuring returns and faulty stock are checked and flagged

Performing accurate quarterly stock counts

General bench locksmith work including pinning up locks, cutting keys.

Maintain a good working environment, ensuring all occupational and health and safety guidelines are met, including lifting and safe storage.

Flexibility on working location to support other showrooms
You must be able to work 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) on site

What will you get in return?

You will be entitled to a highly competitive salary and a great range of benefits including:

An employee assistance program (EAP). EAP gives our employees access to a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems, which could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. This benefit also extends to your family (available from the first day of employment)

Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered, including personal attacks and sport-related injuries.

Minimum of 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays*

Subsidised Private Medical Cover after completing and passing probationary period

Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme

Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan

Cycle to work & Home & Tech scheme (up to the value of £2k)

Training and development opportunities (including day releases for studies/exams)

Hybrid working (dependent on location and role - 3 days office based and 2 days working from home)

Company equipment tailored to your role (laptop, mobile, additional screens)

Up to 50% off Banham products

Banham Social Events

Employee recognition rewards and moments of magic prizes

Recruitment referral bonus scheme earning up to £500 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)

Sick Pay that increases with length of service

Byond card - a workplace benefit to access exclusive offers and discounts on your everyday spend.

Charity events throughout the year – Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March since 2010 over £13 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden.
If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfill our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest.

Banham is an equal opportunities employer providing employment to its team members and applicants without regard for their sex, gender, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category protected by law.

We welcome diversity and provide equal opportunities to applicants, based on experience, talent, and qualification for the job.

. * applicable from 1st March 2025