Sign Maker

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Ashford, Kent

13 months ago

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Sign Maker
Ashford, Kent
Salary £26,500

Job description
My client is looking to recruit an experienced sign maker to add to their final assembly department, providing an excellent opportunity to join the company at a very exciting time.
Their new 20,248 sq ft premises provides the perfect platform for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and driven individual to join our team and play an important part in the future development of the company.

Role Overview
Within the final assembly department, you will be required to be competent in reading & understanding technical drawings, plans & assembly instructions. You will be responsible for positioning, aligning and assembling sign components and parts - using adhesives, bonding agents and mechanical fixings.

Requirements
Experience in handling various materials including acrylics, metals, foamcore and aluminium composite materials.
Knowledge and Installation of LED lighting and various alternative methods of providing illumination will also be required.
Successful applicants will need to be flexible and competent in all kinds of signage assembly, require a good understanding of health & safety practices and be comfortable using powered hand tools; excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle heavy objects will be required.
This as an ideal opportunity for a multi-skilled individual and someone wishing to join a growing business and looking to progress & move forward with their own career, in an environment that is dedicated to performing quality work and providing fast, responsive and outstanding service to our customers.

Apply via the link with an up-to-date CV and you will be contacted for a confidential chat!

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