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Installation crew

astley is an award winning UK Company, providing complete signage and graphics solutions from concept design, through to final installation.

We are currently looking to recruit Fitters and Fitter's Mates to join our busy installations teams working out of our Kettering site. The weekly contracted hours are 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday and may involve both national and international travel therefore full flexibility is key. The position is also open to experienced shop fitters whose skill sets can be added to with on the job training.

In this role you will be required to work to high standards and exact deadlines, across a varied and large client base. Skilled fitters should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in installing all types of signs, vinyl application, wall papers, painting and graphics and Fitter's Mates should have a working knowledge of signage or come from a shop-fitting background. Clean UK Driving licence is a must, CSCS, PASMA, IPAF and various other industry qualifications would be an advantage but not essential as training & qualifications will be available for the successful applicant.

Role & responsibilities for Fitter:

  • Ability to apply vinyl graphics & wallpaper
  • Ability to fit LED light installations
  • Undertake work in relation to
    • Sign writing & stenciling
    • Plasterwork repairs
    • Painting
    • Working to a high-quality cosmetic finish.
  • To use all relevant tools and equipment within EH&S guidelines as necessary for the completion of works
  • Carry out planned program of installation in accordance with the work plan
  • To interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specification appropriate without supervision
  • Co-ordinating off-site duties with other members of the team.
  • To be conversant and qualified to use and maintain all relevant hand and power hand tools, and workshop equipment in a safe effective manner. 
  • Be capable of carrying out a high quality of workmanship in all duties as requested
  • Photograph completed work to share with project team
  • Maintain a good working knowledge and understanding of quality improvement
  • To carry out all work in accordance with COSHH guidelines and requirements
  • Assist on the shopfloor in line with operational requirements
  • Undertake any other duties as requested by company management and provide cover for production areas as requested

Qualifications/special training:

Key competencies

  • Sign & graphic installation techniques.
  • Sign & graphic material knowledge.
  • Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and visuals.
  • Working unsupervised to a high-quality of finish.

Experience:

  • 2 years’ sign fitting experience (for Fitter role)

Personal requirements:

  • Ability to work alone or as part of a team
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to learn new skills
  • Respectful of the working environment

Other requirements:

  • Clean UK driving licence
  • CSCS (preferable)
  • PASMA (preferable)
  • IPAF (preferable)

If you think you are qualified for the role of Fitter or Fitter's mate and would like to apply, please send your current CV and overview lettter to careers@astley-uk.com or you can APPLY ONLINE HERE>

Astley provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. All applications will be reviewed on receipt. Due to the volume of job applications we may receive however, should no response be received within 14 days of your application, please regard this as your application not being progressed further.

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