Donaldson Group

Kitchen Sales Designer, Stirling.

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service

Optima, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 16 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience in this case through our Optima Kitchens flagship showroom in Stirling, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,700+ colleagues across the UK.

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We specifically encourage female candidates and those from minoritised ethnic groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Our benefits package includes: 30 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line). We provide an additional catalogue of optional benefits including and not limited to, cycle to work schemes, holiday buy and sell and private medical insurance.

This Role

Our perfect candidate will have experience as follows;

• Kitchen design packages
• Presentation of designs and proposals
• Produce accurate project quotations
• Promoting long term relationships and Prospecting new clients

Our Perfect Candidate

Our perfect candidate will also have the following attributes:

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Tact, discretion, and good judgment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Proactive and able to use own initiative.
• A strong desire to learn and develop
• Team player – collaborative and supportive of colleagues.

Hours for the role are 39 hours per week which will include Saturday working on a rotation basis.

We can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.

Join Us: If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a company that values your contributions and invests in your success, apply now to become our next Kitchen Sales Designer by sending your CV to recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by Friday 18 October 2024.

Production Operative (T&G Shift), Aberdeen

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible working patterns

31 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service

Nu Style Products, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We specifically encourage female candidates and those from minoritised ethnic groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to: 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line).

This Role

• Ensuring compliance to all health and safety procedures and processes.
• Ensuring work output conforms to technical specifications.
• Updating production paperwork.
• Ensuring that all products are produced in time with the production schedules.
• Ensuring that all products meet the required quality specifications.

Our Perfect Candidate

Our perfect candidate will have the following attributes:

• Previous Production experience would be desirable along with forklift certificate.
• Experience with operating machinery.
• Ability to work on own initiative but understand level of responsibility within the team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communications skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently.
• Be highly motivated.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The full-time hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, working either Dayshift (6.00am to 2.00pm) or Backshift (2.00pm to 10.00pm), this may change on occasions due to a requirement to cover holidays.  However, there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you then do not hesitate to apply by sending your full C.V. to: Recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by 18 October 2024.

Sales Designer, Kitchens International – Glasgow

Competitive salary

Flexible working patterns

Discretionary bonus scheme

30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service

Kitchens International, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way.  Not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Our benefits package includes: 30 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line). We provide an additional catalogue of optional benefits including and not limited to, cycle to work schemes, holiday buy and sell and private medical insurance.

We have a fantastic and rewarding opportunity for an experienced & creative Kitchen Sales Designer to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. Based in our Glasgow studio, the successful applicant will be responsible for designing and selling bespoke kitchens, working with some of the most prestigious brands and products in the industry.

Working closely with a team of Design Technicians, Project Managers and Installers to bring your kitchen designs to life, you will have an eye for detail, will be a natural organiser, a great communicator and be able to build relationships with colleagues, clients, architects & others.

Experience in kitchen sales and design is essential for this role.

The position is for 40 hours per week which includes weekend working on a rotational basis. However, we can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you then do not hesitate to apply.

Kitchen Sales Designer – MGM, St Andrews

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service.

MGM Kitchens, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 16 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Our benefits package includes: 30 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line). We provide an additional catalogue of optional benefits including and not limited to, cycle to work schemes, holiday buy and sell and private medical insurance.

The Role

Key elements of the role will include.

• Welcoming clients into our kitchen studio.
• Discussing and understanding the specific requirements of our clients.
• Creating kitchen design solutions.
• Presentation of designs and proposals
• Produce accurate project specification and quotations.
• Ordering and processing of sales.
• Promoting long term customer relationships & prospecting new clients.
• Keeping abreast of industry design trends and product development.

Our Perfect Candidate

Our perfect candidate will have the following attributes:

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Enthusiastic and organised.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Proactive and able to use own initiative.
• A strong desire to learn and develop.
• Team player – collaborative and supportive of colleagues
• Previous experience using CAD would be advantageous.

Previous experience working within a similar industry is preferred but not essential as all training will be provided.

Hours for the role are 39.5 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 5.00pm and Friday from 8.00am to 4.30pm. You may also be required at times to work a Saturday morning 8:00am to 12noon. We can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you then do not hesitate to apply by sending your full C.V. to: Recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by 18 October 2024.

Counter Sales Representative – MGM Broxburn

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service

MGM Timber, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Our benefits package includes: 30 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line). We provide an additional catalogue of optional benefits including and not limited to, cycle to work schemes, holiday buy and sell and private medical insurance.

This Role

Key elements of the role will include:

• Effectively dealing with counter sales enquiries
• Accurately processing customer orders
• Actively maintaining and developing existing customer accounts and relationships
• Proactively targeting new accounts
• Purchase and merchandising of all showroom stock

The Candidate

As a key team member, you will contribute to maximising the performance of the branch by providing an effective and efficient internal sales service.

• Customer focused
• Results orientated
• Great communication and interpersonal skills

The full-time hours for this role are 39.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, alternative Saturdays, 4 hours paid overtime.  However, we can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.

Yard Operative – Aberdeen

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

31 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service.

Nu-Style, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We specifically encourage female candidates and those from minoritised ethnic groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Our benefits package includes: 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line). We provide an additional catalogue of optional benefits including and not limited to, cycle to work schemes, holiday buy and sell and private medical insurance.

This Role

• Pick stock products, efficiently, correctly and to a high standard.
• Maintains clean, tidy and efficient working area.
• Managing all incoming and outgoing goods including inspection, documentation sign off and safe storage.
• Managing stock flow to meet production requirements with minimal waste.
• Carrying out quality checks on finished products prior to despatch.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are always followed.
• Execute deliveries resourcefully & efficiently as per delivery schedule.
• Ensure all out-going goods match delivery notes.

Our Perfect Candidate

Our perfect candidate will have the following attributes:

• Previous experience within a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Forklift truck licence and previous forklift experience.
• Continual delivery of total customer satisfaction.
• A get it right first time, every time attitude.
• Seeks continual improvement in performance and processes.
• Communicates with the team to ensure that targets are achieved.
• A flexible approach and adapts to changing work environment.
• Supports individual and team direction and development.
• Maintains good working relationships at all times.
• Upkeep and ability to work within an extremely demanding and fast paced organisation.

The full-time hours for this role are 40 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, however there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you then do not hesitate to apply by sending your full C.V. to: Recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by 1^st November 2024.