Trainee Planner

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our friendly team in Chesterfield and gain experience in the flooring industry as a Trainee Planner.

Salary - £25,500 plus bonus

Type – Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Our continued success is based on having a loyal, motivated and friendly team of people with a drive to succeed. In return we offer excellent staff facilities together with a generous benefits package which is detailed below.

This is an office-based position where the ideal candidate will be given full training enabling them to expertly and efficiently quantify, plan and provide flooring quotations using our in house IT system.

We are looking for a reliable individual with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to completing all their work to the highest possible standard. The ideal candidate needs to be friendly, hardworking and have a can-do approach to the range of tasks they are faced with.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

• To gain knowledge to be able to plan efficiently from measurements or drawings
• To learn how to work on tenders for potential customers
• To develop knowledge of flooring products and services
• To learn to produce accurate block plans
• Minimise waste on all installations
• To provide an excellent service both internally and externally
• With assistance re-plan / re-price where necessary
• To learn how to ensure that best value is obtained in all areas, making savings wherever possible
• To answer phone calls and participate in other office administration duties

Key requirements:

• A conscientious approach with exceptional attention to detail
• Will be required to be DBS checked (within probationary period) and gain a current CSCS card
• Ability and willingness to learn new computer-based skills
• Must hold a full and current UK driving licence so that site visits can be carried out

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