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Job Title : General Manager – Structural Steelwork and Metalwork Job type:  Permanent, Full-time, Mon to Fri, 40 hours per week min Work Location : Gravesend, Kent Owing to the continued expansion of our well-established business, the client is looking for an experienced General Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary (depending upon experience) of £50K+. They are a small specialist company with a reputation for quality of finish and customer satisfaction which has equated to repeat business and sustained growth. We fabricate and install bespoke structural steelwork and metalwork for new build housing developments across London and the South East.   The Role The principle purpose of this role is to oversee our Projects, Workshop and Site Fitters. The role will be varied and deadline driven, so excellent prioritisation and organisational skills are essential. You must be a confident communicator, proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Excel with proven experience in a General Management role, ideally within a house building or developer environment.   Responsibilities Oversee the management of projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget Liaise with clients to ensure maximum efficiency of working methods Identify and resolve problems of a commercial or contractual nature Contract review Manage the Workshop in terms of work allocated, fabrication progression, Oversee delivery and/or installation Liaise with customers to up-date on progress Deal with customer queries/complaints in a prompt and professional manner Report back to Managing Director on a daily basis Skills, Qualifications and Experience Professional qualification in Management or a related discipline Demonstrate leadership and effective team management experience Proven engineering and fabrication knowledge/experience/background Excellent knowledge of welding and sheet metal techniques Ability to read and work from detailed engineering drawings Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Excel Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to liaise closely with clients and staff Ability to promote effective teamwork Attention to detail Problem solving skills Able to work systematically to achieve deadlines Ability to work under pressure, both on own initiative and as part of a busy team Ability to handle multiple varied projects through to completion Flexible approach to meet the demands of the business Professional, confident, responsible, conscientious, punctual, highly organised and self-motivated Company Benefits 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays Free car parking NEST company pension scheme

Job Description: SMSTS certified. First aid trained. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project and be computer literate. Experience working with rainscreen systems and cladding systems NEBOSH or IOSH trained Construction management knowledge and experience Ability to liaise with main contractor and site operatives. Positive, Can-do attitude towards construction challenges Able to produce and update weekly progress programmes and site records Inspecting works for quality compliance and issuing inspection test QA reports to clients. Scheduling materials and labour to site, setting tasks to achieve short and long term project targets. Forecasting and reporting on task durations, managing sequencing of works and managing track changes to programme. Internal progress reporting, attending site meetings and ensuring compliance of health and safety policy. Presenting safety induction for all new personnel and visitors, Monitor and control of subcontract operations & staff to ensure works are carried out in line with specification and programme Ensuring health and safety standards are met by closely monitoring against method statements and risk assessments. Developing coordination between trade contractors, through daily meetings with trade supervisors. Seek and communicate information from consultant engineers and architects to trade package managers. Conduct meetings to plan and ensure project targets are met and construction issues are resolved to enable productivity ahead of programme. Maintain PUWER, LOLER and other mandatory records Control plant and equipment to and from site. Ensure QA compliance of installations Full clean UK driving licence

Installation Engineer (Gas/White Goods) SG1   Up to £33,000 dependent on your skills and experience + pension scheme   Hours:  F/T Permanent Tools & Uniform Provided   Our client is Expanding its UK’s Premier Home Appliance Delivery and Installation team. You will be installing white goods and gas appliances (integrated and freestanding) into customers houses. You will go out as a 2 man team with our client providing the driver and van. Applicants are welcome from all areas of the UK.  The Installation Engineer will be required to install: Integrated and free standing gas & electric cookers Integrated Dishwashers Integrated Fridges / Freezers Free standing Washing Machines As the Installation Engineer, you will need to be: Gas Safe qualified CCN1 & CKR1 qualified Experience of installing Dishwashers, Fridges, Freezers, Gas/Electric Cookers, Washing Machines would be advantageous but full training will be provided Comfortable and experienced in installing An excellent communicator Confident in your people / social skills Highly motivated   If you would like to be considered for this opportunity click ‘Apply’.by emailing sandra@kitchons.com - You will receive an email shortly after your application which you will need to read.  You must be eligible to work in the UK.  Similar role titles include: Gas Services Engineer, Domestic Appliance Installers, Domestic Gas Engineer, Gas Installation Engineer, Gas Safe, White Goods Installation Engineer