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Trainee Laser Templater | South West | Field Based
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Trainee Laser Templater | South West | Field Based
Trainee Laser Templater – Solid Surface Installations Team
Howdens is looking for a technically minded individual to join our Solid Surface Installations team as a Trainee Laser Templater.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong trade background, such as a skilled fitter, or a recent graduate who has studied a relevant technical subject such as engineering, construction, product design, or architecture, and is keen to put their knowledge into practice. With full training and upskilling provided, this role offers a clear pathway into a specialist surveying position.
If you take pride in precision, enjoy working on-site with customers, and want to build a long-term career with a respected, forward-thinking business, we’d love to hear from you.
- Location: Devon, Somerset & Dorset
- Reports to: Solid Surface Installation Manager
What You’ll Be Doing
In this hands-on, customer-facing role, you’ll visit customer sites to capture accurate measurements for the manufacture of bespoke solid surface worktops. This is a great opportunity to build a specialist technical career, whether you’re progressing from a trade background or applying your technical education in a real-world setting.
With structured training and ongoing support, you’ll develop the skills, confidence, and technical capability needed to deliver a true ‘right first time’ service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Producing accurate digital template plans in line with agreed drawing standards
- Visiting customer sites and delivering a professional, high-quality customer experience
- Recording and submitting measurements and order details accurately via our CRM system
- Assessing site conditions to support safe and successful installation
- Working closely with template support, technical, and installation teams
- Maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and attention to detail
- Supporting continuous improvement across safety, quality, and operational efficiency
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Responsibilities (Full List)
To summarise in more detail:
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Technical Accuracy:
- Ensuring precision when capturing measurements and producing templates
- Understanding and applying technical drawings and specifications
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Customer Engagement:
- Delivering professional service on-site with clients
- Building rapport and maintaining a positive customer experience
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Data Recording & Compliance:
- Accurate entry of measurements and orders into the CRM system
- Ensuring health and safety requirements are met
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Team Collaboration:
- Close coordination with template support, technical, and installation teams
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Sustainability & Efficiency:
- Enabling continuous improvement in quality, safety, and operational effectiveness
What We’re Looking For
This role suits:
- Someone with hands-on experience in solid surface or installation work, ready to move into a technical surveying position
- A recent graduate with a technical, focus degree eager to develop practical, site-based skills
Knowledge & Experience
- Desirable but not essential:
- Experience working with solid surface products or fitting/installation
- Essential or preferable:
- A relevant technical qualification or degree (e.g., engineering, construction, architecture, product design, etc.)
- Strong understanding of accuracy and technical detail
- Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Desirable (but will be trained fully):
- Experience with laser templating or CAD systems
Skills & Attributes
- Technically minded with exceptional attention to detail
- Confident and professional when interacting with customers on-site
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Organised, proactive, and excels at time management
- Familiarity and comfort with IT systems, including Microsoft Office
- Safety-first mindset with a genuine commitment to quality
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What We Offer
- Structured training on state-of-the-art laser templating equipment, plus clear career progression
- Competitive starting salary, structured review post-training, plus bonus and company vehicle
- Pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy additional leave
- Staff discount
- Supportive, friendly working environment with strong recognition and rewards
How to Apply
If Howdens sounds like the place to build and develop your career as a Trainee Laser Templater, then we’d be delighted to hear from you.
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with over 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year’s sales reached circa £2.3 billion, with steady growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business rooted in traditional values.
With a strong entrepreneurial culture and fast-paced commercial environment, we offer development opportunities, competitive rewards, and a supportive working environment. Named within the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For, Howdens was founded on the principle of "Being Worthwhile for All Concerned."
Our focus is on fostering an inclusive environment where employees thrive. Support is available throughout the recruitment process—for example, email recruitment@howdens.com if any adjustments are needed.
Please note: Candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK. Howdens does not currently offer sponsorship for depot positions.
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