Trainee Installation Engineer

My client based in the Bristol are currently looking for an Installation Engineer to join their team. This role would suit someone who has either done shop or window fitting or someone with an engineering or construction based background, however on the job training is provided so candidates with a willingness to learn would be considered also.

Responsibilities include:

• Visiting both commercial and domestic sites (commercial shopfronts, building sites, retail outlets, designer outlets, offices, hospitals, schools and also domestic houses).
• Travelling to sites around the UK which requires some early mornings or late finish (flexible hours)
• Dealing with customers and high-end clients face to face, therefore good communication and customer service skills required (polite, manners etc)
• Working up ladders (working at height training can be given), a lot of manual handling and heavy lifting (Awning brackets are installed first, then Awnings are lifted up in to position and fixed).
• Working with power tools and fixings
• Programming remote control handsets to electrical motors inside Awnings and Blinds
• Conducting on-site surveys and assessing for new Blinds/Awnings/Canopies
• Working with dimensions and measurements ACCURATELY is essential (all of our items are bespoke, made to measure, to the millimetre)
• Carrying out installations of both manual and motorised Retractable Awnings
• Carrying out installations of Fixed Canopies
• Delivering and erecting large Parasols
• Window Film installations in offices (training will be given)
• Installation of high level interior commercial window Blinds
• Strapping heavy items on the roof of vans and lifting off
• Loading vans with goods for installation
• Occasional factory work to assist with manufacture of goods prior to installation
• Woodworking required, minor shopfront alterations and reinforcements
• Occasional painting of woodwork
• Understanding of logo branding, the process and method
• Refurbishment of Awnings and Canopies on site
• Health and safety training will be provided
• Use of all hand-held power tools essential
• Awning lifting equipment can be provided
• Reporting back to office staff frequently on status of installations
• Working to deadlines
• Completing necessary survey paperwork for office

• Experience in a shop/ window fitter, engineering or construction-based role would be desirable
• Hands on and practical
• Able to undertake heavy lifting and working up ladders at heights
• Good communication skills
• Must be over 25 due to company van insurance policy
• Full UK driving license
• Based locally to BS16 due to early starts/ late finishes when required

• Training salary of £25,000- £26,000 + overtime and unsociable hour pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• On the job training
• Salary progression once trained

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