<div class="clearfix"></div><h1 class="job-title axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">Solid Surface Fitter Assistant | Glossop</h1><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><p>Howdens is looking for a Solid Surface Fitter Assistant to join our nationwide Installation Teams. Our Solid Surface Fitters Assistant works on-site, supporting our solid surface fitter, installing our solid surface worktops. You will be responsible for covering the Derbyshire Region. Therefore, living within relative proximity to Glossop would be ideal.</p><p><strong>Location |</strong>&nbsp;Glossop, Derbyshire&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Contract Type |</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time – Permanent</p><p><strong>Shift |</strong>&nbsp;Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours</p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and annual company bonus</li><li>Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days</li><li>Staff Discount</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Exceptional Reward and Recognition events</li></ul><p><strong>What will I be doing as a Solid Surface Fitter Assistant?</strong></p><ul><li>Assist the Solid Surface Fitter by safely handling all materials.</li><li>Prepare and set up tools required for cutting surfaces on-site.</li><li>Maintain and clean Howdens tools regularly to prevent damage to products.</li><li>Work efficiently to meet deadlines while ensuring a high-quality finish.</li><li>Maintain professionalism and uphold the Howdens Joinery reputation with customers.</li><li>Treat customers’ homes with care, avoiding any damage to property or decoration.</li><li>Remove all rubbish daily and leave work areas clean and tidy, following health and safety guidelines.</li><li>Minimise raw material waste by recycling whenever possible.</li><li>Attend relevant training sessions as required.</li><li>Carry out any other reasonable tasks assigned by your line manager within your skill set.</li></ul><p><strong>What do I need to qualify for this Solid Surfaces Fitter Assistant role?</strong></p><ul><li>Use of carpentry tools.</li><li>You must hold a full UK driving license.</li><li>Strong organisational skills; planning and organising</li><li>Must have an exceptional eye for detail</li><li>Communicates positively with colleagues and customers and can build effective relationships with both.</li><li>Shows initiative and an innovative approach to problem-solving.</li><li>A good geographical knowledge of the local area.</li><li>Experience working in a kitchen fitting role; having experience with solid surface fitting, preferably quartz, wood worktops or other materials – desirable but not essential.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>About us:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.&nbsp; We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.</p><p>There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.&nbsp; That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.</p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Solid Surface Fitters Assistant, then we are keen to hear from you.</p><p><strong>You will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. 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