Trainee Designer
2 weeks ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and ambitious individual to join our Design team and gain experience in the showhome and design industry working as a Trainee Designer.
Salary - £20,600 plus bonus
Type - Permanent, Full Time
Working Pattern - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Our dedicated Design department provide design solutions for the private and public sector including house builders, housing associations, commercial organisations and the care industry. From the initial brief right through to the installation, they are relied upon to work with our customers throughout the whole process.
An absolute focus on maximising sales by producing high quality, unique designs to a given budget that will bring in new customers and growing existing ones across all sectors is the objective of this role.
**Key areas of responsibilities include**:
Gaining knowledge and experience of designing with a given brief and budget
Gaining knowledge and experience of producing design boards to a high standard for presentation to clients
Gaining knowledge and experience in assisting installers on showhome installations, ensuring that they are dressed to a high standard
Gaining knowledge and experience in shopping for products efficiently, ensuring that budgets are adhered to
Gaining knowledge and experience in monitoring costs and shopping expenditure
Using Photoshop effectively to provide the highest standard of presentation material
Researching and keeping up to date with current design trends
Ensuring that customer satisfaction is achieved and that any issues are dealt with promptly
Gaining full knowledge of all manufacturers available by attending all design shows
Please see the attached job description for more detailed information.
**Key Requirements**:
Must possess a degree in interior design or equivalent
Will be articulate, possess excellent IT and communication skills and work well under pressure
Be proficient in the use of Photoshop and InDesign
Must have a flare for design and be able to produce high quality on trend designs to a given budget and timescale
Must have a full current UK driving licence
Must be willing to travel throughout the UK with overnight stays as and when required.
Perks and Benefits
Competitive Bonus
32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
Additional days leave for long service
Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
Life Insurance
Contributory Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
All inclusive and paid for team building days out
Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development
Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer.
-
Trainee Administrator
3 days ago
Chesterfield, United Kingdom Designer Contracts Full timeWe have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to kick start their career with us as a Trainee Merchandise Administrator based at our Head Office at Coney Green, Chesterfield. **Salary - **£25,000 plus bonus **Type - **Permanent, Full Time **Working Pattern - **Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm We are looking for someone...
-
Trainee Accounts Administrator
1 week ago
Chesterfield, United Kingdom Designer Contracts Full timeDesigner Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as floor covering, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting. We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our...
-
Trainee Accounts Administrator
3 weeks ago
Chesterfield, United Kingdom Designer Contracts Full timeDesigner Contracts is the UKs largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as floor covering the company provides curtains and blinds furniture and lighting.We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of 40 million. Our valued staff...
-
Trainee Teaching Assistant
1 week ago
Chesterfield, United Kingdom Vision for Education Full timeVision for Education work with primary across England. In partnership with schools in our local communities, we are proud to launch our National Teaching Assistant Programme, designed to support those who want to start a Teaching Assistant career **About the role**: The role of a Teaching Assistant is vital in the day-to-day running of schools. The best...
-
Non-Graduate Finance Apprenticeship – 2026
6 days ago
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom BHP, Chartered Accountants Full timeThe OpportunityAfter an immersive group induction with your fellow trainee group, you'll quickly start to contribute to meaningful client work, not just shadowing. You'll apply growing technical knowledge on real assignments, with support from your training manager, peer buddy, and our external training provider. Our clients span manufacturing, retail, tech,...
-
12-month Undergraduate Placement – 2026
1 week ago
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom BHP, Chartered Accountants Full timeTheOpportunityAs an Undergraduate Placement student, you'll spend a year gaining real-world experience in an established and reputable accountancy firm, developing the skills and confidence to help launch your future career.After an immersive induction with our trainee and placement cohort, you'll work on real client assignments – not just shadowing....
-
Senior Educational Psychologist
2 weeks ago
Chesterfield, United Kingdom Derbyshire County Council Full time2 permanent full-time (37 hours) posts available. P art time posts, minimum and sharing the hours will be considered Following a positive review of Derbyshire Educational Psychology Service (EPS) and its contribution to Derbyshire residents, schools and families, we are pleased to advertise two full time equivalent Senior Educational Psychologist posts. We...
-
Maintenance Technician
1 day ago
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom UNILIN Full timeWe are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer, to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, capable of maintaining high standards of work and coordinating activities to optimize their performance. Additionally, the candidate should promote Unilin's core values of openness, integrity, adaptability, customer focus, and teamwork.This is...
-
Maintenance Technician
2 days ago
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Unilin Insulation Full timeYour future jobWe are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer, to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, capable of maintaining high standards of work and coordinating activities to optimize their performance. Additionally, the candidate should promote Unilin's core values of openness, integrity, adaptability, customer focus, and...
-
Maintenance Technician
26 minutes ago
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom UNILIN Full timeWe are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer, to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, capable of maintaining high standards of work and coordinating activities to optimize their performance. Additionally, the candidate should promote Unilin's core values of openness, integrity, adaptability, customer focus, and teamwork.This is...