Lead Bespoke Kitchen Fitter
Job Title: Lead Bespoke Kitchen Fitter
Company: Wood & Wire
Location: Base in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire (National Travel Required)
Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 per year (Approx. £17 - £20 per hour) + 1.5 x Overtime for extended hours inc travel
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (38 hours per week) With overtime
About Us
Wood & Wire is a multi award-winning independent kitchen and furniture manufacturer with an excellent reputation for creativity, quality, and a passion for our craft. We’ve been handcrafting our mid-century style bespoke plywood kitchens and furniture for over 10 years from our Hebden Bridge workshop, building a wide-ranging client base that reaches as far as Iceland!
We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, and our mission is a simple one: To make beautiful things but do less harm. We’re a small, supportive team with a lot of industry experience, and we are delighted to be looking for a new team member to join us on our journey. Is that person you?
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Bespoke Kitchen Fitter to represent Wood & Wire on the road. As the face of the company on-site, you will take ownership of installing our unique, hand-crafted furniture and kitchens in clients' homes across the country. If you have a keen eye for detail, a love for high-end woodworking, and the confidence to manage national installations, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- On-Site Installation: Leading the installation of high-quality plywood kitchens and bespoke furniture at client properties nationwide.
- Management Support & Training: Working and training alongside our Installations Manager to ensure you are fully supported while getting up to speed with our unique products and standards.
- Client & Contractor Liaison: Acting as the primary point of contact on-site, communicating clearly and professionally with our customers and other trades.
- Team Collaboration: Working solo at times, or leading and mentoring a rotating team of junior fitters who will assist you on installations.
- Problem Solving: Adapting to on-site challenges with excellent problem-solving skills to ensure a flawless final finish.
- Multi-Trade Work: Undertaking basic plumbing and electrical work associated with kitchen installations (training can be provided).
- Standards & Safety: Upholding rigorous standards in construction, attention to detail, and finishing while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Administration: Recording and evaluating project times and processes using company software.
- Location: Projects are Nationwide. Ability to regularly work away Mon - Fri.
Qualities & Requirements
- Experience: 5 to 10+ years of experience fitting bespoke kitchens and custom furniture.
- Technical Drawings: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Material Knowledge: Confident working with a variety of materials, specifically birch plywood, veneered boards, laminated panels, and solid timber.
- Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility: A strong willingness to travel nationally and work away from home required regularly (Mon - Fri).
- Clean Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential as you will be travelling to client sites nationwide.
- Attitude: A quick learner who enjoys their work, has a positive attitude, is creative, keen, meticulous, and is excited to be a part of a growing company.
- Tech-Savvy: Basic to good level of computer skills for time recording and project evaluation.
What We Offer
As well as a competitive base salary (based on a 38-hour week) and highly lucrative 1.5x overtime for travel and away-work (with all accommodation/expenses fully covered), our benefits package includes:
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- In store discounts
- Company Sick pay
- Company events
- Free parking at the workshop
How to Apply You can apply directly through our Indeed listing, or by sending your CV, portfolio, and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. Please include “Lead Bespoke Kitchen Fitter Application” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from talented individuals who share our passion for craftsmanship and design. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
Pay: £34,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
