JUNIOR/APPRENTICE DESIGNER BASED IN DERBYSHIRE

Based: Office Based/Hybrid or Remote

Full Time

Salary: £ Competitive

Junior/Apprentice Designer Based in Derbyshire (Roofing and Cladding)

UKWS has grown to be one of the top specialists in delivering roofing and cladding packages for logistical and industrial facilities nationwide. Year on year we continue to grow as a result of our commitment to delivering a quality product and excellent service. Our business has a strong family culture with many loyal and long serving employees.

Our Head Office is near Hulland Ward, which is 15 minutes’ drive from Belper/Ashbourne and 30 minutes from Derby City. We have a modern, open plan office setup with fantastic views over the countryside.

Responsibilities & Duties (not limited to, but as a general overview):

• Working alongside a Project Designer, learning on the job about roofing and cladding systems and the design process.
• You will learn about all aspects of design, from concept through to completion.
• You will be involved with designing projects, starting off with basic detailing works such as glazing interfaces, base details, personnel door interfaces etc, before working up to more detailed design.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Must be organised, self-motivated, methodical with good attention to detail.
• Pro-active, flexible approach with an ability to work to deadlines.
• Good communication skills with confidence and a professional attitude.
• GCSE qualifications (minimum Grade C in Maths, English and Science.)
• Good computer skills, including all Microsoft packages.
• Good time keeping skills, with an ability to co-ordinate multiple projects at a time.

Training

• Predominantly on the job training, shadowing other team members.
• Specific courses (AutoCAD, 3d, BIM) available for the right candidate.
• Site visits viewing ongoing projects.

Benefits & Package

Long service benefits including: death service benefit, increased holiday allowance, increased pension match, Perkbox rewards, health cashback programme, health insurance, employee assistance plan and Bike2Work scheme.

Benefits:-

• Competitive Salary and bonus scheme
• 21 Days Holiday (Christmas paid shutdown)
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• 8:30am to 5:00pm (Early Friday finish)
• Office or remotely based

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide continuing learning and development opportunities within an excellent professional work environment.

UKWS are a growing, family run business with a strong reputation and secure order book.  This is an excellent opportunity to join our supportive team with real career opportunities for the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nation origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Email CV & covering letter to Laura Sumares, Head of HR at careers@ukwsltd.co.uk