Job Opportunities
Take the next step in your career with Oakwoods. We are a commercial shopfitting, bespoke fitting and solution specialist and are looking for new talent to join our team of professionals. With jobs available nationwide, Oakwoods have lots of opportunities available within the shopfitting sector.
BENCH JOINERS
Andover
Hourly Rate: £15.00 – £18.00 per hour
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MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS BENCH JOINERY EXPERIENCE
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a local friendly Andover based Company who offer a positive flexible working environment within a workshop joinery setting.
All applicants would need to have experience in bench joinery, good timekeeping skills, be reliable, able to work unattended and have a good working knowledge of health and safety at work.
Day to day tasks involve working with hardwoods, softwoods, MDF & laminates.
Hours of Work: 50 hours per week Monday to Friday (10 hour shifts) and overtime at the discretion of the Workshop Manager.
Benefits: Company pension, On-site parking, Sick pay
Please email your CV to steven.oliver@oakwoodsuk.com
QS/ESTIMATOR DUAL ROLE - SHOPFITTING/INTERIOR FIT-OUTS/REFURB & BUILD
Andover
Annual Salary: From £55,000 per annum depending on experience.
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THE APPLICANT MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A QS/ESTIMATOR WITHIN THIS SECTOR, IDEALLY AT LEAST 5 YEARS.
With the ever-increasing tender opportunities from new and existing clients, we are looking for an experienced Shopfitting/Interior Fit-out QS/Estimator to join our small team.
The Role
QS
- Liaise with Contracts Managers & Joinery Manager once projects secured.
- Setting up QS contract paperwork and folders.
- Issuing orders to supply chain sub-contractors and some material suppliers.
- Attending pre project and project site meetings as necessary.
- Generating cost updates as projects progress.
- Generating interim valuations and invoices.
- Compiling final accounts for agreement with clients.
- Agreeing and finalising accounts with supply chain sub-contractors.
- Approving sub-contractors and material invoices.
- Ability to manage multiple on-site projects from various clients at the same time.
Estimating
- Receiving and reviewing initial tender enquiries from new and existing clients.
- Obtaining quotes from supply chain for sub-contractors and suppliers.
- The ability to generate a scope of works or use client’s schedules.
- Calculate in-house material, labour and prelims costs.
- Compile final tenders and submit to deadlines.
- Answering post tender queries.
- Attend on-site or virtual meetings as required.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders from various clients at the same time.
- Liaise with other Quantity Surveyors, Contracts Managers & Joinery Manager.
As this is a dual role position your ability to manage your time in both aspects is crucial to keep our clients happy, the projects running smoothly and being completed on time and to budget.
Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8.00am-5.30pm, Fri 8.00am-5.00pm (1 hr lunch)
Benefits: Company car allowance, Company pension, Sick pay, Casual dress, On-site car parking
Please email your CV to info@oakwoodsuk.com
JOINERY WORKSHOP FOREMAN
Andover
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Due to the continued business growth, we are looking for a skilled and experienced Joinery Workshop Foreman to join our team and work with our Joinery Manager to coordinate and supervise a team of Workshop Bench Joiners/Labourers.
As the Joinery Workshop Foreman, you will have gained experience from a similar role and will have in-depth knowledge of Joinery processes.
You will be required to have the following skills and knowledge:
- Experience in a similar role.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of Construction and Carpentry.
- Time served Bench Joiner.
- To be able to work as part of a team and off own initiative.
- Maintain strong communications, liaising in a clear, concise and professional manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
The day to day role will include but not limited to:
- Manage and oversee daily operations of our busy workshop.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of our Workshop Bench Joiners.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Supervision of Deliveries – Loading and Unloading.
- Monitor progress and quality of work, making adjustments as necessary.
- Provide guidance and training to team members as needed.
- Holiday cover for Joinery Manager.
If you are interested in this position or would like further information, please contact Steve Oliver on 01264 338355 or email your CV to Steven.Oliver@oakwoodsuk.com.
