Trainee Worktop Installer

Trainee Worktop Installer

Location: Northampton
Pay Rate: £13 - £13.50 per hour (DOE)
Position Type: Temporary to Permanent (Salary £31,224 once permanent)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 7.30am-6pm, Fridays 7.30am - 4pm (Overtime available at weekends)

Our client in Northampton are currently looking for a Trainee Worktop Fitter to join their team. The individual is responsible for measuring, cutting, fabricating, and installing kitchen and bathroom worktops to a high standard, working alongside a Lead Installer. The role involves both workshop preparation and on-site installation in residential or commercial properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of stone and quartz worktops, ensuring a high-quality finish under the guidance of experienced installers.
  
  
• Use hand and power tools to help measure, cut, shape, and fit materials.
  
  
• Support the Lead Installer with site preparation, lifting, material handling, and installation tasks.
  
  
• Assist with workshop fabrication and preparation of worktops prior to installation.
  
  
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times to maintain a safe working environment.
  
  
• Help maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles to ensure they remain in good working order.
  
  
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to complete projects efficiently and to a high standard.
  
  

Skills and Requirements

• Previous experience in a practical, hands-on role such as labouring, carpentry, fabrication, manufacturing, installation, construction, or a similar environment.
  
  
• Comfortable using hand and power tools and keen to develop these skills further.
  
  
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn a specialist trade.
  
  
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
  
  
• Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  
  
• Physically fit and capable of safely lifting and handling heavy materials.
  
  
• Basic understanding of measuring and working to specifications.
  
  
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Practical and hands-on approach.
  
  
• Reliable and punctual.
  
  
• Good communication with customers and team members.
  
  
• Professional attitude and pride in workmanship.
  
  

Does this sound like the role for you? Please apply today with an up-to-date CV.