Apprentice Kitchen Designer - Bacup, United Kingdom - J J Ormerod

    J J Ormerod
    J J Ormerod Bacup, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Company Bio

    Founded over 150 years ago and now the leading supplier to many of the best outlets within the industry We produce over 600 Kitchens,Bedrooms and Bathrooms every week and are widely recognised for our quality of service.

    Over 400 employees operate from our 1.1 million square foot base, where the latest machine technology is married to some of the exacting skill of furniture manufacture.

    Our principals demand only the use of timbers from managed forests and all waste materials are recycled.
    Description


    • Learn how to conduct site and client surveys, take accurate and detailed measuring, take concise and detailed briefs from a management and clients, and manage client expectations.
    • Attend and be involved in client meetings both on-site and here in our showroom / Avalon House offices.
    • Learn how to produce accurate estimates and visually attractive designs.
    • Learn how to produce and manage customer paperwork and associated administration.
    • Learn a vast array of product, industry, and design knowledge.
    • Meet and liaise with clients, contractors.
    • Learn how to manage and run a showroom and or office.
    • Learn how to consult with customers from their initial contact/showroom visit, through to practical completion of a project.
    • Learn how to use both CAD and hand drawings to facilitate our design work.
    • Learn how to produce accurate estimates and work to a budget throughout the design process.
    • Be involved in the installation and finishing of jobs on-site through liaison with our installations manager and teams.
    • Learn the basics of specifying construction work, kitchen installations and associated works.
    • Learn how to create beautiful interiors that bring joy to our clients.
    Requirements


    • As well as the above hours the applicant will (depending on age) be expected to work additional hours to suit the needs of the business.
    • Additional training will be given on site with regards to CAD software training, and with our own order processing & stock control systems.
    • Visits to customers houses will be required and to make deliveries so a clean driving licence will be essential.