Retail Shopfitter

5 months ago


Westmead, South Africa SG26 Full time

**Position: Shopfitter**

**Reports to: Dispatch / Installation Supervisor**

**Position Summary**:
We are seeking an experienced Shop Fitter to join our team. As a Shop Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of installation and fitting tasks to ensure that our clients' retail spaces are functional, attractive, and meet their specific requirements

**Education/Qualifications**:

- Matric is preferred

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
- Interpret and work from shopfitting plans and blueprints.
- Execute timber work, including cutting, shaping, and assembling wooden components.
- Measuring and cutting materials to size
- Fitting and installing shelves, cabinets, countertops, and other retail fixtures
- Collaborate with the project manager and design team to troubleshoot and provide innovative solutions.
- Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition.
- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- Adhere to project timelines and budgets.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a Shop Fitter or similar role
- Proven Carpentry experience
- Proven experience in solid surfaces is advantageous
- Computer literate with the ability to navigate Google Drive
- A strong understanding of technical drawings and specifications
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A valid Code 10 driver's license and reliable transportation
- Frequent night work and onsite stay over
- A commitment to working safely and efficiently.

We all must perform additional duties that may or may not be outside our specific area of expertise from time to time. The willingness that we exhibit to work as a team and to meet our challenges will be the key to our success.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status.

Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Westmead, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Code 10 (required)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (required)
- Day Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (preferred)