Retail Fitter

TITLE: Experienced Retail Fitter

JOB REF: PV11101

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time Permanent

LOCATION: Blaby area of Leicester

SALARY:  £40,000 per annum, plus overtime + van and expenses.

HOURS: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week with up to 20 hours overtime

BENEFITS: Company van provided, fuel paid, accommodation and food expenses covered whilst working on client sites.

JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is seeking an experienced Retail Fitter with at least 5 years’ experience in the shop fitting sector and experience of Supervising a team. The ideal candidate will have strong Health and Safety knowledge within the construction industry. This role is a 'working' site position, so you will be expected to be able to provide your own tools to bring to site.

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful family-run business; with their head office based in Leicestershire and refurbishments taking place across the UK, you will work a 40-hour basic week with opportunity to earn overtime up to 20 additional hours. Our client pride themselves on their ability to deliver quick turnover refurbishment of retail units; working alongside the rest of the team you will be fully responsible for managing construction projects on site from start to finish so being able to work to deadlines and keeping within budget is essential. Despite head office being in Leicestershire, you will be required to work on site the majority of the time so flexibility to work away for periods of time is essential. 

Role profile:

• Manage all Health and Safety aspects on site
• Carry out various works including erecting stud walls, suspended ceilings, architraves, installing display units etc.
• Supervise the on-site team ensuring tasks are prioritised and delegated accordingly
• Working to technical drawings and specifications accurately
• Liaise directly with the client and Project Manager in a professional manner
• Follow, manage and accelerate construction programmes
• Ensure high quality standards are always maintained on site.

Person profile:

• Previous experience working in shopfitting environment
• At least one year experience working as a senior member on site.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Able to travel and work away frequently
• Happy to work occasional weekends when required
• Able to provide own tools
• NVQ joinery/Carpentry or equivalent is preferred
• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• Live within 1 hour of head office in Leicestershire 

Due to the number of responses generated we are unable to get back to every applicant.  If you have not heard from us within seven days you will not have been successful on this occasion.