Trainee Installation Engineer

Trainee Installation Engineer Position Overview

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

Trainee Installation Engineer Position Requirements

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

Trainee Installation Engineer Position Remuneration

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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