Current Job Vacancies at Caribbean Blinds
Caribbean Blinds is the leading family-owned manufacturer and supplier of external shading in the UK. The company has enjoyed exceptional growth over the past few years, more than doubling in size and 2021 sees further planned growth with the addition of a 10,000 sq/ft extension to our premises to cope with increasing demand for the companies product resulting from warmer Summers and people staying at home and improving, rather than moving, with a key focus on making the most of their gardens.
We are always on the lookout for hard-working, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team, particularly in the role of manufacture or installation. Along with working in a team environment where you are valued and can feel proud of what you achieve, we offer excellent rates of pay, flexible working hours, full company uniform, all necessary equipment to undertake the role including tools and vans for installers along with PPE, company pension, plus 4 weeks holidays per annum and additional perks and bonuses throughout the year.
As the fastest growing company in the industry, there is always room and opportunity for progression and this is actively encouraged. Full training is provided both initially and ongoing to support you and enable you to excel in the role.
Below please find a list of the current positions we have available. If you are interested in a position that is not listed, please do still get into contact with us via email.
Assembly Technicians
For this position you must have outstanding diy-ability as you will be assembling all our external blinds, awnings and canopies to client specific requirements. This will involve after bench assembling our products, fully setting them up on custom assembly jigs, including commissioning electronics (motors, controls, sensors), setting pitch/angle and aligning the mechanisms before cleaning and packaging the product ready to go on one of our vehicles. Due to the wide variety of styles, colours, designs and sizes of our various systems, no two days are the same, so this role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position.
FULL TIME – 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Email CVInstallation Technicians
Covering primarily the South East of England, staying away regularly, you will work as part of a 2/3 person team, installing our external shading systems in both residential and commercial environments to specific details (position/height) as set on the client order/survey sheet. You will have a technical mindset and eye for detail along with tools training and ideally come from a construction/carpentry or similar background, however, if you have outstanding diy-ablity this would also be fine. Ideally you will have a driving license (although not required but does limit progression) and be physically fit as heavy lifting is involved.
FULL TIME – 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Email CVSales Support / Admin
Part of our friendly office team, you will deal with incoming enquiries, discussing client requirements, inputting customer details into our CRM, providing the appropriate information to customers via email and / or post (brochure / product information etc) and providing our estimating team with details of the clients requirements to enable them to provide a guide price. Furthermore you will input client orders into our production system, and prepare supporting paperwork, including production dockets, boxing labels and delivery notes. A highly organised approach along with outstanding communication skills, and attention to detail is a must for this role.
FULL OR PART TIME – 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Email CVSurveyor
The role will be to visit sales qualified customers, primarily across the South East to carry out a full survey for their required external shading system. The survey will include taking a detailed drawing and measurement of the area the shading system is to be installed, including checking fixing details, power routes, mounting positions etc. You will discuss in full detail with the customer the proposed shading system, along with show them samples of the proposed system, hardware, fabrics (for client selection) etc so they know exactly what we are proposing. Your survey details will be forwarded to the office, for a formal quotation to be provided to the client so must be clear and concise.
FULL TIME – 1 POSITION AVAILABLE
Email CVSERVICE TECHNICIANS
Undertaking both in and out of guarantee service work for our external shading systems, across primarily the South East, you will have an eye for detail and problem saving, along with a sympathetic approach. Part of a 2 person team, you will aim to resolve all issues on site, whether a simple general maintenance including checking and aligning pitch and motor limits or an in depth service including changing component parts such as folding arms or motors including full set up and commissioning. In addition you will provide support where necessary to both installation teams and surveyors during peak season and on larger projects.
FULL TIME – 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Email CVTALENT MANAGER
You will manage personnel across all departments from office to production and installation ensuring a harmonious working environment for all. You will be responsible for onboarding, including ensuring everyone understands the visions and values of the company and key roles they play, the ongoing support of employees, including personal development such as organising specific on or off site training along with teambuilding events. You will monitor performance, ensuring consistency of high standards, setting benchmarks and reviewing with individuals their strengths and weaknesses, helping them to build on their skills and progress within the company. A highly motivational and charismatic person is required for this role with outstanding communication skills.
PART TIME – 1 POSITION AVAILABLE
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