We are looking for a skilled Sign Maker and Installer to join our friendly, professional team at Signs Express (Portsmouth) to help us create and install a wide and exciting range of signage.
The perfect candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude, be able to maintain our high standards of workmanship and quality, be self-motivated and be a good role model for the rest of the team. This job would suit someone who likes to see the impact they have on both our company and our client’s business.
* Salary: Starting at £25,000 dependent on experience (pro rata)
* Working Hours: Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
* Contract: 6-month contract with the possibility of temp to perm.
About Us:
As an established business, we are part of the UK and Ireland’s leading signage and graphics network with an excellent reputation for bespoke solutions, delivered with excellent customer care.
Duties Include:
* Operate and maintain large format printers, vinyl cutters and laminators.
* In-house production.
* Installing all types of internal and external signage, including fascia and post mounted signs.
* Application of vinyl onto a variety of substrates including vehicles, vehicle wraps and window graphics.
* Interpreting briefs accurately with a great understanding of different signage and manufacturing techniques.
* Sign making, working with a wide range of substrates including Dibond, acrylics, metals, wood, vinyl and Foamex, to a consistently high standard.
* Ensuring all installations are completed on time, to budget and to our usual high standards.
* Following all company procedures and guidelines to ensure all signs are fitted safely and securely.
* Taking responsibility for your own and others’ health and safety when working.
* Ensuring Risk Assessments and Method Statements are understood and followed.
* Providing outstanding customer service to our clients and others at all times.
What we would like from you:
* A minimum of two years' industry experience making and installing a wide range of signage solutions.
* Experience in the use of wide format printers, vinyl plotters and laminators together with a strong understanding of signage and manufacturing techniques is essential.
* Proven experience in a sign fitting role is absolutely necessary, encompassing vehicle graphics application, panel application, installation and use of relevant software packages.
* You will have a positive, can-do attitude, be well organised and be able to work alone as well as part of our team.
* Good working knowledge of design and RIP software.
* The ability to interpret briefs accurately.
* IPAF/PASMA/CSCS accreditations (desirable but not essential).
* Professional, flexible, enthusiastic individual, a strong communicator, well organised and be able to work alone, as well as part of a team.
* An understanding of the importance of health & safety.
* You will have the use of our company vehicles, uniform and PPE also being provided.
* 20 days holiday allowance (plus bank holiday’s) pro rata basis.
* Christmas and New Year closure to allow time with friends and family (included in holiday allowance).
* Closing date for applications: 18 April 2025.
* Whilst we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will have been unsuccessful.
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