LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE? TRAIN TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL LOCKSMITH
Ever Thought About Learning A Trade?
Looking for a career where every day is different?
Want to learn practical skills, solve problems, help people and build a long-term future?
If you're hardworking, reliable and enjoy working with your hands, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Grays Locksmiths has been protecting homes and businesses across Nottinghamshire since 1987.
We're now looking for someone with the right attitude and work ethic to join our team and train as a professional locksmith.
No locksmith experience required.
We'll teach you the skills.
You bring the attitude.
Why Join Grays Locksmiths?
We're not a faceless national company.
We're a family-run business with nearly 40 years of history and a reputation we're incredibly proud of.
Our mission is simple:
To be the East Midlands' most trusted and reliable security brand.
To achieve that, we need great people.
People who care about customers.
People who enjoy learning.
People who take pride in doing a job properly.
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
What Our Customers Say About Us
One of the things we're most proud of is the reputation we've built over nearly 40 years.
Our customers regularly describe us as:
"Fast, professional and genuinely helpful."
"Turned up exactly when promised and got the problem sorted quickly."
"Honest advice, fair pricing and excellent service."
"Friendly, reliable and clearly knows his trade."
"Saved the day when we were locked out."
"Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Grays Locksmiths."
(Feel free to replace these with actual customer reviews.)
Why This Role Is Different
This isn't just another job.
It's an opportunity to learn a specialist trade and build a career.
You'll work alongside experienced locksmiths, learning the skills needed to help customers, solve security problems and become a trusted professional.
As your confidence and skills grow, you'll take on more responsibility and eventually manage your own jobs.
No two days are ever the same.
One day you might be helping someone who's locked out of their home.
The next you could be fitting locks for a local business.
If you enjoy variety, you'll love this role.
What You'll Be Learning
- Lock fitting and repairs
- Emergency lock opening
- Security upgrades
- Customer service skills
- Security hardware installation
- Workshop operations
- Problem solving and fault finding
- How to manage jobs professionally from start to finish
Over time, you'll develop the skills needed to become a fully competent locksmith.
What We're Looking For
You don't need locksmith experience.
We're far more interested in attitude than experience.
You'll probably be a good fit if you are:
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Practical and hands-on
- Good with people
- Eager to learn
- Calm under pressure
- Self-motivated
- Professional in your approach
- Looking for a long-term career rather than just another job
You will need:
- A full UK driving licence
- Good communication skills
- A willingness to learn
- A positive attitude
Our Core Values
These aren't just words on a wall.
They're how we work every day.
Friendly
We treat customers and colleagues with warmth and respect.
Honest
We communicate openly and act with integrity.
Professional
We take pride in our workmanship, appearance and reliability.
Teamwork
We support one another, take ownership and do what's needed to get the job done.
If these values don't resonate with you, we're probably not the right fit.
If they do, we'd love to hear from you.
What's In It For You?
- Competitive salary after training period
- Structured training and support
- Company pension
- Employee discounts
- Company events
- Uniform and PPE supplied
- Ongoing professional development
- Clear career progression
- Long-term job security
- The opportunity to learn a valuable trade
- The chance to build a career with a respected local business
What Success Looks Like
✔ Developing new skills every month
✔ Growing in confidence and responsibility
✔ Helping customers solve problems
✔ Becoming a trusted member of the team
✔ Taking pride in your workmanship
✔ Building a long-term career you can be proud of
The Important Bit
You don't need locksmith experience.
You don't need to know everything on day one.
What matters is your attitude, willingness to learn and desire to do a great job.
If you're looking for a fresh start, a new challenge and the opportunity to learn a valuable trade with a respected Nottingham business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and let's have a chat.
Pay: £24,420.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
