Vacancies

Transport Manager

We are looking to recruit an experienced Transport Manager to join our dynamic team and to build a long-term career with a company that really does value their employees and become part of its ongoing success.

The successful candidate must be residing and eligible to work in the UK, and have the following attributes:

Key task and responsibilities

• Organise and schedule deliveries in advance and check emails for customer requests
• Take phone calls from customers and answer queries
• Organise customer collections and prepare paperwork accordingly
• Prepare routes for deliveries and ensure payments are made prior to delivery
• Answer queries about production dates from customers
• Call customers to notify them of direct deliveries from glass suppliers
• Ensure customers are aware of large heavy deliveries so that they have adequate manpower on site to offload
• Follow up with customers who have not picked up their products to arrange for collection
• Perform an end of year stock check on all jobs
• Arrange for the replacement of broken glass that may have occurred during delivery
• Organise maintenance of vehicles MOT’s, replacement tyres and windscreens
• Ensure Tacho data is downloaded
• Maintain several dynamic google sheets that help Production to prioritise their jobs
• Organise sundry items for production protective equipment
• Co-ordinate extra drivers and yardmen when required
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints regarding drivers

Person Specification

• Excellent customer, organisational and people management skills
• The role will require the individual to multitask and be flexible in all areas of the factory floor
• Attention to detail is essential in order to supply our customers with high quality products
• Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet installation deadlines
• Strong IT skills are essential

Salary

• Salary will depend on experience.
• Working Days: Mon- Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm.

Job Type

• Full-Time Permanent Role

Location

• Watford, Hertfordshire

Contact

• Please send your CV to hr@arkaywindows.com

Experienced Aluminium Window & Door Fabricators

We are looking to recruit experienced Aluminium Window & Door Fabricators to join our dynamic team to build a long-term career with us and to become part of our ongoing success.

The successful candidate must be residing and eligible to work in the UK, and have the following attributes:

Skills and Experience

• The candidate must be competent in using power tools such as drills, screw drivers and be accurate at measuring.
• Experience of working with Aluminium preferable but not essential.
• The ability to read & follow specific instructions accurately.
• The role will require the individual to multitask and be flexible in all areas of the shop floor.
• A positive can-do attitude.

Essential

• Attention to detail is essential in order supply our customers with high quality products.
• The ability to be able to use and read a tape measure is vital for the role.
• You will need to be prepared to carry out a large degree of manual handling.
• Manufacturing and assembly experience essential.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• Individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet installation deadlines.
• Fabrication experience is preferred, however full training will be given to motivated candidates.

Salary

• Salary will depend on experience.
• Working Days: Mon- Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm.
• Possible overtime.

Job Type

• Full-Time Permanent Role

Location

• Watford, Hertfordshire

Contact

• Please send your CV to hr@arkaywindows.com

Experienced Aluminium Profile Cutter

We are looking to recruit an experienced Aluminium Profile Cutter to join our dynamic team and to build a long-term career with a company that really does value their employees and become part of its ongoing success.

The successful candidate must be residing and eligible to work in the UK, and have the following attributes:

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in cutting aluminium to size is essential.
• Must be able to read from drawings.
• Must be able to read and understand cut optimisation.
• Find profile information and check quality of product before moving to the next stage of production.
• The ability to use and read a tape measure is vital for this role.
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working in a safe and timely manner, to the highest standards of workmanship and from within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Carry out daily pre-start checks before using equipment and regularly inspect machines for mechanical and safety issues and ensure that it is fit for purpose.
• Examine machinery production output to verify the product is acceptable to move onto the next part of the production process.
• Have a sound knowledge of systems and procedures and carry out all work in a safe manner, escalating issues and concerns to Supervisor.
• Adhere to the company’s operating standards and international regulations.
• Experience in production, packing and warehousing environments.
• The role will require the individual to multitask and be flexible in all areas of the shop floor.
• Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping.
• Able to multi-task and be flexible in all areas of the shop floor.

Essential

• Candidates applying for this role must have previous aluminium cutting experience and have a good understanding of Health and Safety best practice guidelines.
• Accuracy with measuring is essential for this role.
• Ideally a qualification in Maths and English – must be competent in numeracy to read and understand numbers, works orders, filling records, interpret data where required.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• A commitment to safety, to themselves and colleagues.
• Attention to detail is essential in order supply our customers with high quality products.
• You will need to be prepared to carry out a large degree of manual handling.
• Manufacturing and assembly experience would be advantageous.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• Individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet installation deadlines.

Salary

• Salary will depend on experience.
• Working Days: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm.
• Possible overtime.

Job Type

• Full-time Permanent Role.
• This is a permanent position and the successful candidates will be starting at the earliest opportunity to meet business demands.

Location

• Watford, Hertfordshire

Contact

• Please send your CV to hr@arkaywindows.com

Labourer

We are looking to recruit a Labourer to join our dynamic team.

The successful candidate must be residing and eligible to work in the UK, and have the following attributes:

Skills and Experience

• Lifting and shifting heavy materials such as glass and panels
• Preparing deliveries
• Loading and unloading vans
• The ability to read & follow specific instructions accurately
• The role will require the individual to multitask and be flexible in all areas of the shop floor
• A positive can-do attitude, must be a team player
• Experience of working within the window industry would be an advantage

Essential

• The candidate must have a high level of physical fitness and must be strong as heavy lifting is a major requirement of the role
• You will need to be prepared to carry out a large degree of manual handling
• The candidate must be reliable team player
• Individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet installation deadlines
• Experience is preferred, however full training will be given to motivated candidates

Salary

• Salary will depend on experience.
• Working Days: Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 4:00pm

Location

• Watford, Hertfordshire

Contact

• Please send your CV to hr@arkaywindows.com