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Trainee Sign Shop Technician

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

The Role

  • Are you a confident and self-motivated person who is willing to learn?
  • Are you looking for an opportunity which will fund you to attend training courses and obtain qualifications to further your long-term career?
  • Can you work on your own initiative and with minimum supervision?

If you answered yes, we want to hear from you.

Wandsworth is a busy and diverse inner London borough which is growing rapidly with a mobile and demanding population. The Highways Sign Shop section requires a Trainee Sign Shop Technician within its busy shop, to carry out all duties associated with the manufacture of signage, for the use on the public highway along with various other areas.

They are a forward-thinking team who are supportive of each other both personally and professionally.

You will:

  • Learn to produce and fabricate signs and other traffic related products using the correct materials.
  • Contribute to a strong and highly valued Sign Shop Service with the fabrication of signs and installation.
  • Maintain records of completed works and accurately record any amendments. 
  • Use electrical and mechanical tools and plant to cut, shape and assemble signs.

About you:

  • You will be reliable and flexible in work approach, able to listen and follow instructions.
  • You will be willing to learn working in a busy sign shop environment.
  • You will be able to work without supervision or part of a team and carry out heavy manual tasks involving lifting, handling materials and equipment.
  • You will be computer literate, and able to use computer programmes proficiently and input data accurately.
  • A driving licence would be an advantage.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the skills associated with this role including the use of computer programs. Please note that there will be a practical evaluation as part of the interview process.

For an informal discussion please contact Ian Parkes, Sign Shop Manager, Tel: 020 8871 6240 or 07476-473670.

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance including a generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays. 

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  Sunday 15th December 2019

Shortlisting Date: Monday 16th December 2019

Interview Date: Monday 16th December 2019

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

To apply for this job please click on the 'Apply online' button.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

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