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Job Description Job Title:                              Woodwork Technician Reporting to:                      Outside Operations Manager Salary:                                   up to £26,000 per annum DOE Location:                              Tetbury, GL8 Job Type:                             Permanent Hours:                                    45 hours per week Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5pm   Woodlodge Products Ltd is the UK’s leading supplier of garden pots with a reputation for excellence and expertise in the design and distribution of gardenware and horticulture products. The family business has been trading since 1987, prioritising quality and end-to-end customer service. Woodlodge distributes products to over 2,000 garden centres and retail outlets nationwide. We now have an opportunity for a Woodwork Technician to join our Workshop due to increased customer demand for pot benches and stands. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements, for example safe use of personal and respiratory protective equipment, local exhaust ventilation, statutory regulations and industry standards/codes of practice; Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations, for example disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources; Plan work to undertake wood product manufacturing operations; Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and work instructions, and following these instructions; Select, set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment used to produce wood components; Use and maintain jigs and templates for wood product manufacturing operations; Position wood components and apply manual and mechanical cramps to ensure products are secured and in accordance with the work specification; Assemble wood components to the work specification and given tolerances; Sand materials and de-nib; Apply adhesives to wood components; Apply finishes to wood products, for example stains, sealers, basecoats and paint finishes; Instal fixtures and fittings to wood products, for example ironmongery, seals, ancillary metal work and fixings, nail plates and staples; Check and inspect work to ensure it meets the work specification; undertake rectification or rework where necessary; Report work outcomes and/or problems; Complete work documentation.   Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Essential Hold minimum Level 2 NVQ/Equivalent in any Carpentry or Joinery specific Qualification and/or 2 years’ equivalent experience; Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective team relationships; Capable of lifting heavy items on a regular basis; Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle due to remote location. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the garden centre/wholesale/FMCG industry.   Personal Characteristics Tenacious with an eye for detail; Resilient and self-motivated; Ability to work under pressure; Trustworthy and reliable; Personable, team player but also able to work alone.   Company Benefits 22 days holiday plus bank holidays; Contributory pension scheme; Fresh fruit/refreshments in the office; Company social events; Death in service benefit of 3 x annual salary following successful completion of probation; Bonus scheme; EAP programme; An inclusive working environment; A friendly and supportive culture.

The role: BSRIA provides a nationwide service for compliance across the UK with airtightness (Part L or Section 6), sound insulation (Part E or Section 5) and ventilation (Part F) testing and consultancy. Our range of services to help constructors and designers comply with Building Regulations, and ensure buildings are completed to design requirements. As a member of ATTMA, BSRIA is UKAS accredited to test to CIBSE TM23, BS EN 13829, and ATTMA TSL1 and TSL2. This job relates to a vacancy within our Compliance Department. To be successful, candidates must live in East Scotland. For the right person this position will provide an interesting and satisfying opportunity to work with a range of developers on some of the UK’s most prestigious projects, providing them with a quality testing service, as per the requirements of Part E, F and L of the Building Regulations. The engineer will have the primary responsibility for testing new buildings using specialist equipment and reporting software. This role requires the postholder to have a clean driving licence. As a Compliance Engineer your main duties will be:Conducting sound insulation testing in accordance with Building Regulations Part E, Code for Sustainable Homes, BB93, section 5 of Scottish Building Standards Conducting airtightness tests in accordance with Building Regulations Part L, Section 6 of Scottish Building Standards and client specified standards Conducting ventilation performance tests in accordance with Building Regulations Part F Conducting related consultancy services as required Liaising with site management Fault detection Results analysis and producing findings in accordance with the Company reporting procedures Prepare all the necessary reports for the line manager Presentation of findings to clients Conduct daily routine checks of the equipment and vehicle to ensure that the equipment/vehicle is in good working condition Report any faults/ repairs requirements to the line manager Operate in adherence with the Corporate and applicable Client policies, procedures and rules Completion of administrative duties to required timescales To be successful in this role you will possess the following Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of UK Building Regulations DAT course certificate External ventilation testing and commissioning course certificate Clean driving licence Knowledge of the Company reporting procedures Knowledge of the Company policies CSCS card Sound understanding of Health & Safety Regulations Excellent organisational and planning skills Time management skills Confident and assertive communicator with ability to positively influence and persuade Prioritising skills Ability to work unsupervised Commercial acumen Analytical mindset with ability to understand, interpret and apply regulations, standards and procedures Customer focus with the aim to deliver excellent service Problem solving and decision making skills Collaborative team player with dynamic and flexible COVID-19 considerations: Due to Covid we are currently using mixed approach for interviews. Interviews will be held online or face to face, where suitable. We operate as a Covid secured workplace and adhere to government guidelines.

You will join the Academy at the start with the opportunity to develop and deliver a wide-ranging, multi-channel training programme aimed at all product user groups. Your primary responsibility will be the development and delivery of training to installers and other trade professionals, helping them to understand the benefits of, and how to install, VELUX products. Key tasks will include: Carrying out installer training at fixed locations and mobile training at customer locations Delivering a range of practical, theoretical and commercial training across multiple delivery channels, Creation and maintenance of varied training syllabuses covering all aspects of the product range Upskilling technician population to undertake mobile training Sourcing and management of physical training inventory- mobile rigs and fixed locations, including logistics flow for mobile rigs Support with the identification and set up of training locations Liaison with key industry bodies including NFRC Liaison with colleges and eventually influencing national curriculum for relevant courses (roofing, joinery, fenestration) Creation of online training modules and live webinars Participation in training demonstration videos for full installations, typical on-site issues and fault finding Contribute and adhere to VELUX Academy training policy, ensuring all activity is aligned with company strategy Proactively work with identified sales team colleagues and installers to support their increasing confidence and awareness of our product range. Qualifications and Experience You will work in accordance with published work priorities and be able to motivate self at times. Must be comfortable working alone and dealing with such situations that arise. Naturally this will entail a large amount of decision making and motivating yourself to achieve. Equally the success of VELUX is built upon the power of teams and you must be willing to be fully engaged in that dynamic. You will possess strong VELUX product knowledge and practical skills, including knowledge of the product itself and associated elements of construction Experience of training with trade background would be preferable You should be able to develop a strong rapport with installers You will be an experienced training professional or, at the very least, have strong competencies in training varied audiences. The role will require extensive travel and overnight stays within the UK and Europe when required. Full driving licence and passport essential  The ability to work at heights is essential For more information please click Apply Now!