Due to expansion we are excited to be offering the chance to join our busy teams. Experience is essential. Do you think you could bring something new to our team?
HETAS or GASSAFE engineer - Two positions - one HETAS one GASSAFE
Metal Fabricator - One position - see below.
Wadebridge
Full-time, Permanent
£20,000 - £35,000 a year
The Role
We are an independent business, based in North Cornwall where we have been established for over 20 years fitting fireplaces in homes, businesses and luxury new builds. As a qualified Gas or HETAS engineer working within our busy installation department, you will be fitting and registering a premium range of gas and woodburning appliances from across Europe.
The business is diverse, growing and has an outstanding reputation. We are looking to match this with somebody who has attention to detail is hardworking and willing to learn and grow with us.
Qualifications and experience are essential. You must be HETAS or Gas safe certified with a proven track record and experience.The working week consists of Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm, although overtime is available during busy periods. The availability to work the occasional weekend by prior agreement would be beneficial.
More About The Role
As a leading installer you will ensure a first class delivery and installation service to our customers, installing a variety of high end gas or woodburning fires - think Stuv, Dru etc Fireplace design is a key element to our business and therefore attention to detail, clean lines and perfect finishes. Often using materials such as Promat to form new chimney breasts are an essential part of our abilities, an eye for design is a great asset.
If you are looking for a place to thrive, grow and develop with the incredible lifestyle living in this beautiful area of Cornwall has to offer, this could be the job for you.
Here's What You Can Expect to be Doing
Customer satisfaction and safety are paramount in your day to day role installing and designing fireplaces.
Working as Installation Team Leader with one to four other staff, you will ensure professional, reliable conduct at all times.
Use your knowledge of installation and design to positively influence client choices to enable the best outcome for the client and Kernow Fires.
Keep up to date with all new products and how they can be used creatively to produce something special for the client.
Work with our fabrication department to design and build feature fireplaces.Keep an eye on developments within the industry for new products which will enable us to improve our service.
You will ensure that your knowledge of regulations and legislation is up to date. HETAS, CSCS or GAS SAFE certification will be an essential.
Assist other Team Leaders/Team Members with installation issues. Although all Team Leaders are highly qualified and assistance is available from the Management Team, we are aware that strengths lie in different areas. Therefore, you will be asked for and given advice depending on where your skills lay due to the diverse nature of our offerings.
A Few Things About You
You will come from a heating background, display great attention to detail that compliments your gas and solid fuel knowledge and have a strong customer focus.
The drive and ability to adapt to new situations and work as part of a team is crucial.
Design is an essential part of the business and will offer the opportunity for development within the company.
You will be proactive and resourceful, looking for innovative and quality conscious answers when looking independently for solutions to problems, at new concepts and product development.
You are confident to bring your proposals to the fore and be open minded during projects.
To be one of our engineers you will be:
A good team leader willing to work as part of a team or individually.
Helpful to those around you to ensure that all areas of the team have the information they require.Pleasant, professional and helpful when engaging with our customers on a daily basis.
Capable of making decisions considering, installation, design and Health & Safety at the point of installation.
Confident to provide feedback on products or installation issues to improve our service.
Experienced within industry and company safe working practicesHave all the usual associated certifications.
A full clean driving licence.
Passionate about fireplace design and providing an exceptional service.
A sense of humour is always handy as we like to start and finish the day with a smile.
Why Choose Us?
We are a market leader in innovation and fireplace design.
As a company we encourage personal growth both within and externally of the business.
We are open to ideas from our staff for improvements or opportunities.
We are dedicated to the ongoing training and development of our team and put a focus on internal progression.
We believe in respect, not only to our clients but to each other.
We can offer a competitive salary.
We are based in North Cornwall near many famous surf beaches, gastronomic destinations, film and TV settings and stunning countryside. There really is no better place to be based!
Company PensionPPE and Uniform provided
Excellent Staff Discount rates20 bookable days Holiday in addition to bank holidays
We’re determined to do whatever is necessary to make our customers happy and care about the people that work with us.
Permanent ContractWork within a friendly team.
Company VanJob Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00 to £35,000.00 /year -depending on experience/qualifications
Licence: Driving License (Required)ACS (Preferred)CSCS (preferred)HETASGASSAFE (one at least required)
Benefits:
Company events & social hours
Company car
On-site parking
Reference ID: KF Install 030619
Benefits:
Company events & social hours
Company car
On-site parking
Reference ID: KF Install 030619
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00 to £35,000.00 /year
Experience:
installation: 4 years (Preferred)
Licence:
CSCS (Preferred)
Driving (Required)
HETAS (Required)
or GAS SAFE (Required)
METAL FABRICATOR
Assist the Production Manager with jobs issued to the shop floor. To work within the metal department completing jobs, both accurately and on time. If you have the willingness to learn new skills, proactive and enjoy a workshop environment then this might be the job for you.
The projects we work on will require you to work on your own and as part of a team to help maintain contract deadlines, and customer expectations.
We are a fast growing firm based on the Trenant Ind Estate, Wadebridge. We specialise in
- Fabrication, from one off bespoke items
- CNC machining,
- Manufacturing railings, gates, staircases and furniture
MAIN DUTIES
Must have Mig welding experience
General sheet metal work and fabrication in Stainless & Mild Steel
Use of general workshop machinery & Guillotine
Assisting the Production Manager in daily production
Reading of CAD and PDF drawings
Assist in the loading and unloading of contracts
Ability to follow detailed drawings to a high level of accuracy
Take on reasonable additional or different duties when asked to meet our reasonable business needs.
JOBHOLDER REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
2. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
3. Excellent ability to communicate at all levels.
4. Accurate with good attention to detail.
5. Ability to forward think and plan ahead
6. Proactive and willingness to learn.
As a business we have grown considerably over the past years and were looking for more staff to join our friendly and expanding firm to help with the increased production and future expansion.
HOURS OF WORK
8am until 5pm Monday to Friday
SALARY
Will be dependant on your experience and is open for discussion,
We pay an hourly rate and wages are paid monthly
OVERTIME
Occasionally available during the week or at weekends
Please visit our website at www.kernowfires.co.uk & www.kernowmetals.co.uk for further details on our company and some of the work we have completed.
Please send a covering email and your CV to Simon
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Workshop: 2 years (Required)
sheet metal: 2 years (Required)
Location:
Cornwall
