Door Installation jobs in Gillingham

Trainee Locksmith Technician – Full Training Provided

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Canterbury, UK

Service Area: Approximately 25–30 miles from your designated area

Salary: [£2,200–£5,000 per month] Self-employed & Commission-based

Hours: On-call schedule

Driving: Full UK driving license and access to reliable transport required

No Locksmith Experience Required – Full Training Provided

Are you looking for a new career where you can develop practical skills, work independently and build a long-term career?

We're looking for a Trainee Locksmith Technician to join our growing team. You don't need previous locksmith experience—we provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a professional Locksmith Technician.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is reliable, practical, customer-focused and eager to learn a skilled trade.

About the Role

As a Trainee Locksmith Technician, you'll receive hands-on training while developing the technical and customer service skills required for the role.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Attending residential and commercial customer callouts
• Changing, repairing and installing locks
• Gaining entry to properties on behalf of customers
• Repairing UPVC doors and door mechanisms
• Installing and maintaining security products and systems
• Assessing customer requirements and identifying suitable solutions
• Travelling to customer locations within your assigned service area
• Providing professional and friendly customer service
• Completing jobs accurately and in accordance with company procedures
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and customer service
• Following all relevant health and safety requirements

Once fully trained and qualified, you'll work independently and attend customer callouts within approximately a 25–30 mile radius of your designated service area.

What We're Looking For

Previous locksmith experience is not required. Full training will be provided.

We're looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic and reliable attitude
• A genuine willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Good practical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently once trained
• A professional and presentable approach
• A minimum of one year of driving experience
• A full UK driving licence appropriate for the role
• Access to reliable personal transport
• The ability to successfully complete a DBS/background check

Additional language skills are advantageous but not essential.

Full Training & Career Development

You don't need to be an experienced locksmith to apply.

We'll provide training and ongoing support to help you develop your skills in:

• Lock installation and replacement
• Lock repair
• Property entry techniques
• UPVC door and mechanism repairs
• Security products and systems
• Customer service
• Safe and professional working practices

As your skills and experience develop, you'll have the opportunity to progress from Trainee Locksmith Technician to an experienced, independently operating Locksmith Technician.

What We Offer

• Full training provided
• Ongoing support from experienced professionals
• Long-term career opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for additional callouts/work, where applicable
• Referral programme
• Opportunity to develop a skilled trade
• Supportive working environment

The Person We're Looking For

This role could suit someone from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Trade or maintenance
• Construction
• Property maintenance
• Door and window installation
• Security
• Facilities management
• Engineering
• Customer service
• Delivery/driving
• Other practical or hands-on roles

You may also be considering a career change and looking for an opportunity to learn a new skilled trade.

If you're dependable, enjoy practical work, are comfortable travelling to different locations and want to develop a long-term career, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: £2,200.00-£5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have you own reliable transportation?
• Which languages, other than English, can you comfortably use to communicate with customers or colleagues? Please list any relevant languages and your proficiency level. If none, please enter “None.”

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person