Project Technician

Shackletons is looking to recruit a motivated and proactive Project Technician. This varied, field-based role involve bespoke furniture installation, site surveying, technical investigations and customer aftercare. The successful candidate will install bespoke cabinetry, carry out surveys for furniture and curtains, and attend customer sites to investigate and resolve reported issues. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role requiring excellent communication skills, a professional approach and the ability to work independently and make practical decisions on site.

Responsibilities

• Install bespoke cabinetry, including reception desks, nurses' stations, media units, bars and fitted furniture.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Carry out fitting, adjustments and minor modifications on site.
• Conduct accurate site surveys for bespoke cabinetry and curtains.
• Identify site conditions affecting manufacture or installation, including access, dimensions, services and fixing requirements.
• Attend customer complaints to investigate defects and installation issues, completing remedial works where possible.
• Provide clear site reports, photographs and technical feedback to internal teams.
• Ensure all work meets company quality and health and safety standards.
• Represent Shackletons professionally when dealing with customers and contractors.

Key Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in furniture fitting, joinery, cabinetry installation or a similar role.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Strong measuring and surveying skills.
• Competent use of hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment.
• Good practical problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS desirable but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Practical, reliable and technically minded.
• Professional and customer-focused.
• Organised and able to work independently.
• Flexible, proactive and solutions-focused.
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

Additional Requirements

• UK-wide travel, averaging two nights away per week.
• Comfortable working in occupied care environments and construction sites.
• Physically capable of furniture installation and manual handling
• Enhanced DBS check required

Pay: £36,400.00 per year

Work Location: In person