Vacancy: Trainee Grinding / Flooring Technician

Overview

Job Title: Trainee Grinding / Flooring Technician
Job Type: Permanent; Full Time
Company: Concrete Grinding Ltd
Location: Kirkburton, Huddersfield (Head Office) but role involves a large proportion of global travel
Additions: Once sufficiently trained the right candidate will become eligible for a company vehicle and bonus scheme (grinding bonus).
Expenses:When staying away from home; hotels will be paid for by the company. A daily breakfast and evening meal allowance of £25 will be paid monthly.

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a technician to join an established international flooring/construction company who is willing to invest in you. This unique position will provide the right candidate with an opportunity to develop their skills whilst travelling around the world.

The role will involve operating and maintaining the Laser Grinder, a specialist floor grinding machine exclusive to the CoGri Group of companies. The right candidate will start as a Trainee Technician and move through the training tiers which are dependent on experience and development. Salary is also tiered and linked with this progression. After training, the successful candidate will be the leader of a two-man team, running and maintaining projects in the UK and overseas.

Part of the role will be liaising with clients and completing an element of administrative paperwork including maintenance manuals, mileage sheets, end of contract reports and expenses. Therefore, good communication skills are essential for the role.

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated, quick learner who has a desire to develop their skills and become the best they can be.

Position Information

Essential Skills and experience in any of the following:

Experience of working with tools, machinery or construction equipment

Liaising with clients

Full driving licence

Up to date passport (European passport an advantage)

Well organised

Any experience in the following areas would be an advantage:

Mechanical experience

Flooring industry experience

Forklift truck licence

Speaking a second language

Experience in the use of optical levelling equipment

CSCS Card – the company can assist with acquiring this card

We’d like you to be:

Flexible and willing to travel at short notice and work away from home for to up to 6 weeks at a time

Willing to learn and take instruction

Able to communicate effectively and professionally

A self motivator and a quick learner

To apply for the position, please send a CV to Lara Davies, HR Manager: