Window Fitter jobs in Ponteland

Sauna Fitter/Installers

99% need not apply. We are looking for highly skilled tradespeople who are the best of the best and at the top of their game.

If you find yourself saying things like "that'll do", if you aren't on top of your organisation weeks and months in advance, if you are weak on communications and find yourself missing appointments or turning up late, do not click apply!

If you pride yourself on the quality of your work, if your attention to detail is the best of anyone you know, if your site hygiene is excellent and you are meticulous in following process, if you want to work on the 1% of jobs for high net worth clients alongside other companies who are the best in their field in incredible properties that get featured in magazines, this could be for you.

This role is similar to/suitable for highly skilled and experienced joiners, site joiners, kitchen fitters, shop fitters and cabinet makers.

About us

Finnmark Sauna are the UK specialists in authentic Finnish sauna. Working nationwide on a diverse range of projects, from full bespoke design and installation to modular garden buildings and log cabin saunas, we at Finnmark Sauna pride ourselves on being the experts in the field. We are a family run business with 25 staff and pride ourselves on doing things the right way with care and respect of paramount importance.

The role

We are looking for joiners, preferrably from the North East to install bespoke saunas and modular sauna cabins throughout the UK.

The role is unique, with installation teams working in twos on projects across the UK. The role is ideal for people wanting to work on very high-end projects at the peak of quality within the trade, who are happy to travel and work away Monday to Friday/Saturday as required, (or from their home base if projects are less than 1 hour 30mins from your location). This position is for a joiners mate to join a highly skilled, personable team leader with regular installation work booked out into the Spring.

All Sauna Fitter/Installer applicants MUST:

• Pride themselves on their integrity.
• Be very well mannered, calm and mature.
• Be known for their fast pace of work without compromising on their attention to detail.
• Be willing to work hard and sometimes late to get the job done whilst on site.
• Be a team player and able to get along with other tradespeople.
• Have a willingness to earn responsibilities and adapt to project requirements.
• Be a stickler for working safely, with full PPE and undertake risk assessments before each project.
• Be able to maintain an immaculate level of site and van hygiene/tidiness

When working away, nice accommodation is provided close to each site with your own room and a generous daily food allowance.

The day-to-day Sauna Fitter/Installer responsibilities of the job include:

• Taking receipt of delivery of install equipment and checking it off to ensure receipt of all materials.
• Team leader completing a site specific risk assessment and uploading it.
• Reading and working to detailed and specific design drawings.
• Using site lasers to square up a space.
• Timber framing and installation of straight plumb studwork.
• Installation of windows and door frames.
• Insulating, vapour sealing and battening of installation space.
• Running of ducting and ventilation.
• Fixing tongue and groove and custom profile wall cladding.
• Installing custom bench kits and heater guards to the designed for each install.
• Running of low voltage cables.
• Fitting lights, extractor fans and heaters (including loading stones).
• In Spring to Autumn may be required to install log cabins, bespoke garden buildings and modular kits.
• Ensuring the working area remains clean, dust and dirt free with exemplary site hygiene.
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed meticulously.
• Managing the vans fixings stock levels and advising when materials are low/need reordering.
• Help keep equipment inventory and maintenance records for tools and machinery.
• Liaising with Installations Manager to update on progress and provide install and design feedback/suggest improvements.
• Completing a handover/sign off sheet and logging any snags.

You may be required to attend a practical work test at our HQ in the Durham Gate area if successful at interview.

Must haves:

- Highly organised.

- Highly punctual.

- Excellent communicator and able to keep in regular comm's with Line Managers

Desirable:

- CSCS Card.

- NVQ equivalent Level 2 or higher.

- Asbestos Aware

- Working at heights

- Manual Handling

- First aid at work training

- Fluent English speaker

- Willingness to undertake personal CPD if required (role specific)

- Right to work in the UK, CIS registered and UTR number

Stand out candidates will have:

- CSCS Gold

- SSSTS

- NVQ equivalent Level 3

- Part P electrical

- PASMA

- Experience in tiling and plumbing

- Fire warden

- EFAW

As a team of two you will be looking to get typically 3 weeks of installation work per month depending on your availability and opportunities to work in your region, these are typically booked in at least 1-3 months in advance but shorter notice projects available.

Your first 6 months in the role will be probationary and considered part of your training, after which you will progress to an installers mate and can progress to lead installer based on skill and aptitude.

PLEASE NOTE! This is a 'zero hrs' contract and the anticipated start date is 3 Feb 25. All work is booked 3 months in advance and can be irregular ( 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off or 3 weeks on, 1 week off depending on available projects).

Job Type: Contract

Pay: £220.00 per day

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Do you understand that this is a 'zero hrs' contract?
• Are you content to work away (UK wide) for periods up to 4 weeks?

Location:

• North East Region (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Install Team