Careers at JSJ UK

We are currently looking for an exceptional team member to join us here at our Preston workshop. You can see more details and apply by clicking the role below, which will expand the job description.

JSJ UK are a manufacturer and supplier of bespoke Joinery and interior fit outs. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to proactively coordinate and manage workshop operations in conjunction with the Workshop Manager.

Key responsibilities

  • Co-ordination and monitoring of the activities in the workshop ensuring full utilisation of labour resources.
  • Ensuring a high standard of work on all tasks within the workshop and timely completion of work escalating any problems to the workshop Manager.
  • Coordinating with other departments including Design Team & Spray Shop ensuring goods are complete, quality checked, packaged correctly and ready on time.
  • Proactively raising awareness of any issues encountered during manufacture and seeking appropriate resolutions quickly.
  • Management of materials/stock items: placing orders with procurement team/direct with suppliers to ensure that materials are available when required and stock levels are maintained.
  • Health & Safety Management within the Workshop including completion of regular Health & Safety checks.
  • Training and supervision of new employees/subcontractors
  • Providing regular feedback/input to other departments to drive improvements to internal processes.
  • Attending internal management/production/design meetings in the absence of the Workshop Manager.

Requirements

  • Proven experience/qualifications of bench joinery, including working with wood panels, veneers & laminates and the ability to produce high standards of work.
  • Ability to manufacture purpose made joinery from CAD drawings.
  • Confident in overseeing the work of others and able to adapt to help the team work efficiently.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and confident decision making.
  • Good communication skills with clients and staff.
  • Ability to motivate team to achieve objectives, leading by example.
  • Flexibility with hours to assist workflow and achieve deadlines.
  • Understanding and setting up of machinery.
  • Ability to manufacture purpose made joinery from CAD drawings.
  • Confident using a range of software including Outlook, Word & Excel.
  • Familiar with Retail, Commercial, Hotels and Residential Sectors.
  • CSCS card would be beneficial, however support will be provided to achieve this if not already held.
  • Knowledge & ability to use CNC Machinery would be beneficial although not essential.

Additional Information

Salary dependent on experience, this will be discussed at interview stage

Full time, permanent role – 45 hours per week (Monday-Friday 7:30-17:00)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Joinery: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Wanting to apply? Email your CV to info@jsjuk.co quoting ‘Warehouse Assistant Manager’ in the subject.

JSJ UK are a manufacturer of bespoke joinery items for the commercial sector.

The following opportunity has arisen to join our team, we are looking for an organised, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our team as a workshop/warehouse assistant.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting workshop team with day-to-day duties, including general labouring and housekeeping.
  • Collating/preparing materials & components for workshop team
  • Management of ‘goods in’ deliveries; including unloading, safe storage and accurate checking and sign off of delivery paperwork. (Use of forklift as required)
  • Preparing finished goods and site materials for delivery; including wrapping to avoid damage in transit and clear labelling to assist site teams.
  • Management of workshop and site stores; including general housekeeping, regular stock checks and liaising with procurement department to replenish, as necessary.
  • Movement of goods between workshop and on-site spraying booths.
  • Loading vans ready for deliveries
  • Organising collections and deliveries of goods from/to suppliers and sites.
  • Completion of vehicle safety checks
  • Assisting with Health and Safety and Quality checks using app-based software
  • Other duties as required to assist wider team

Skills/experience required

  • Ability to work independently using own initiative and taking responsibility for own areas of work.
  • Reliable, organised, conscientious and willing to work as part of a team.
  • Computer/tablet literate with experience of using app-based software, Microsoft Word & Excel
  • Full driving licence (penalty points must be disclosed for insurance purposes) and competent driving long wheel based, high top vans
  • Flexibility with working hours (weekend/evening work may occasionally be required)
  • A Valid forklift licence
  • Workshop & Warehouse experience would be beneficial, although not essential.

Hours per week: 41 Hours Per week – 7:30am – 16:30 Mon – Thurs, 7:30am – 3pm Friday.

Rate of pay negotiable depending on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £11.50 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

  • Forklift Licence (preferred)
  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Wanting to apply? Email your CV to info@jsjuk.co quoting ‘Workshop/Warehouse Assistant’ in the subject.