Trainee Kitchen Estimator
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Position Overview & Specifications
JTC are a leading manufacturer of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture. We currently have an opening in our Estimating and Design Department.
- Looking to start or change your career?
- Are you an organised individual with good attention to detail?
- Are you a confident person with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and customers?
If you answered “YES” to those questions are computer literate, then why not apply for our Trainee Kitchen Estimator position.
We have designed a full in-house training programme which has proven results and upon completion the successful candidate will be able to work independently on a variety of contracts producing kitchen drawings and estimates.
Once fully trained, the main duties of the role are:
- Preparing draft estimate from Billing, Written Instructions and Architecture Drawings
- Qualify costing of bespoke items, and where necessary give details of specific material requirements and proposed method of production
- Liaising with customers to confirm orders, design details, agree prices and deal with queries
- Prepare kitchen layout drawings from architectural plans/sketches
- Prepare Order Entry handover sheets
- Maintain records
- General office administration
Job Details
Salary – starting range between £16,954 and £21,131 and once fully operational – gradual increases to circa £25/26k.
Working Pattern– 39 hours per week – Standard business hours – Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 and Friday 08:00 – 15:30 (30 mins unpaid lunch break each day)
Reporting to – Neill Dick – Estimating and Design Manager
Head Office– Camperdown Works, 27 Harrison Road, Dundee, DD2 3SN
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £16,954.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Kitchen Estimator roles across JTC Furniture Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16,954 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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