Locksmith jobs in Peacehaven

Job Brief

The Fuzion4 group have a vacancy at their Hastings Locksmiths business for a full time locksmith.

The role involves working within the Hastings Locksmiths Team, carrying out a multitude of locksmithing tasks in accordance with British Standards and Company guidelines. As part of our team, you will receive ongoing training, support and development. We have great opportunities to help install and maintain work for our existing and new client base, these opportunities are in the domestic and commercial sectors, offering a wide range of services.

This is a team-based role, but the ability to work confidently and effectively on your own initiative will be paramount. You must be well presented, a quick learner, and able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

Duties can change from time to time subject to client’s requirements and change to the marketplace.

Contractual Information

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Probation Period: 6 Months

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm with a 30minute unpaid break for lunch

Salary: £28k -£30k per annum subject to experience

Sign on bonus: £1,500 signing-up bonus (payable after 6 months)

Out of hours emergency standby cover: Whilst we are not currently offering this service, it is anticipated that we will do so in the future, it is a requirement of your employment that you are prepared to join our standby rota.

You will receive 22 days of paid holiday plus all UK statutory Bank Holidays, which increases with time served. You will also be auto-enrolled onto the workplace pension scheme after 3-months, you can opt-out should you choose.

You will be provided with the following:

· Company Van (business use only- no private milage)

· Company Mobile Phone (business use only)

· Company Uniform

· Safety Footwear Allowance

· Full PPE (Inc. COVID PPE)

· Training and future performance bonus scheme

Main Responsibilities

Hastings Locksmiths have built a reputation for high quality and reliability. The ideal candidate will be experienced in undertaking all aspects of locksmiths works. However training will be provided to attain the following skills:

· Timber door and window furniture and lock fitting, repair & maintenance.

· UPVC, composite and metal door and window furniture and lock fitting, repair & maintenance.

· Have a good all-round knowledge of modern locking systems.

· Multi-locking systems.

· Small to medium domestic and commercial safe installation, maintenance and repair.

· Electric locking systems.

· Multi-suited locking systems.

· Skilled in non-destructive access to most locking systems i.e., rim, mortice and multi-lock.

· Key-cutting.

· Carpentry skills an advantage.

· Experience in access control systems an advantage.

· Shop duties i.e., serving customers, cutting keys etc.

· Ordering and replenishing stock

· Reporting to senior leadership

· Effective management and development of existing and new account customers

General Duties

· To be familiar with the companies’ policies, procedures and guidelines which are set out in the Employee Handbook. Particularly, those associated with Health and Safety.

· To undertake training and development essential for the role.

· To complete a 6-month probationary period and participate in annual appraisals with your line manager to monitor performance and set objectives.

· To undertake any other reasonable duty, at the same level of responsibility, that has been requested by senior staff.

Person Specification

Experience, Skills & Competencies Required (Technical & Practical Experience)

The candidate should have 5 years’ experience within the locksmithing industry and should:

· Have experience in the following:

Ø Industrial, commercial and domestic settings.

Ø UPVC, composite, metal and timber door, window furniture and lock fitting, both repair and maintenance.

Ø Electric locking systems.

Ø Multi-suited locking systems.

· Have a good all-round knowledge of modern locking systems and multi-locking systems.

· Experience and / or recognised training (a member of the Master Locksmiths Association would be an advantage but not essential).

· Be skilled in non-destructive access to most locking systems, i.e. rim, mortice and multi-lock.

· Must have a good understanding of health & safety.

· Fluent in the English language, both spoken and written, as well as being literate and numerate.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Have the ability to correspond clearly, concisely, and politely with colleagues, customers, and external organisations, whether by telephone, face to face or written communication.

· Have basic IT skills using MS Word, MS Outlook etc.

· Have the skills to be multi-faceted and the ability to carry out numerous duties across various departments.

· Must have their own basic tools for the type of work.

· Full clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable

· Carpentry skills.

· Experience in access control systems.

· Safe installation, maintenance and repair.

Essential Aptitudes

· Must be responsible, reliable and capable of working alone or as part of a team.

· Punctual

· Positive

· Supportive

· Proactive

· Detail-orientated

· Methodical

· Time-efficient

· Organised

All conditional job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed in the future depending upon operational requirements and staffing levels of the business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Locksmithing: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hastings, East Sussex

Application deadline: 20/03/2025
Reference ID: Locksmith