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Role: General Locksmith

About

Eyden Locksmiths offers comprehensive lock and security services for homes, vehicles, and businesses throughout Coventry and the surrounding areas. Since our establishment in 1998, we have built a substantial customer base.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, we are now seeking permanent locksmiths to join our team. Based at our premises on Wallace Rd, Coventry CV6 2LX, this role involves visiting client sites to perform various services. These services include general locksmithing, access control installation and repair, basic safe opening, repair and servicing, and door and window maintenance and installation for our numerous domestic and commercial customers.

What Eydens offer

In addition to working in a supportive and friendly team, this package includes:
Basic salary £28,000 to £40,000 dependant on experience, plus overtime and call-out allowances when required.

The opportunity to join a successful and growing team with full training provided
A company van and tools
A 20% bonus scheme
A uniform, including safety boots
A mobile phone
A pension plan (after 3 months)
A laptop
Available overtime – No OOH calls
Pay-per-job opportunities (after hours)

The Role:

We operate six days a week, so the successful candidate will be expected to work on a rotating schedule from Monday to Saturday, working five days each week. (Working 1 in 3 Saturdays) This regional role covers the Midlands.

Duties:

Non Destructive Opening of the majority of common locks, ideally by the use of picks or lock bypass tools or in some case drilling small access holes into lock cases
Ability to install into different types of materials including wood, metal and UPVC
Understand the minimum insurance security standards, and provide a site survey to our customer, with any recommendations relayed to the client and to the office.
Experience of UPVC window and door locks, including opening jammed or broken locking systems and installing suitable replacements. – Preferred but not essential
Arrive on site at the specified time.
Ensure the necessary tools and parts are available for the job, by maintaining a full inventory and correct stock levels.
Maintain a high completion rate for jobs on the first visit, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Complete all paperwork to the highest standard within tight deadlines and update both customers and the control centre accordingly.
Present a clean and professional appearance at all times.

What you need to be successful:

Experience and competence in either general locksmithing or auto locksmithing is essential, along with the ability to manage oneself.
Basic IT skills.
A full driving license.
Basic carpentry skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to complete paperwork to a high standard with good accuracy.
Customer-focused and friendly, with good communication skills.
Good geographical knowledge of the Midlands.

To apply, please email your CV to rsampson@eydens.co.uk

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