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Timber Engineering Manager

Job details
Posting date: 15 May 2024
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per year
Additional salary information: 38000
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 June 2024
Location: SA72 6UB
Company: LBS Builders Merchants
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LBSG174645

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Summary

A great Managerial opportunity has arisen within Talbot Timber, our timber manufacturing division based in Pembroke Dock.

Talbot Timber specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of Trussed Rafters and Posi-Joist, Floor/Roof Solutions. Our Manufacturing & Distribution Centre is an impressive 100,000sqft and houses our extensive range of high-quality specialist services including preservative treatment, cutting, machining and fabrication.

In this senior role your responsibilities will include –

  • Providing a high-quality design & estimating service for both Roof Trusses & Engineered Floor Joists to our customers.
  • Managing the design team on day-to-day basis, allocating work between the team.
  • Ensure professional standards are maintained for all designs and work is checked.
  • You will be required to review architectural plans and liaise with customers and contractors to produce accurate detailed designs and quotations using the market leading Mitek software suite.
  • Managing process improvements and working collaboratively with the Timber merchant team.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and audit standards are adhered to.
  • The day-to-day management of all aspects of the Timber Engineering department including Sales, Production, Financial Controls, Operations, People & HR, H&S, Procurement, Stock and Logistics.
  • Ensuring that sales and profit targets are achieved and that the team are sales-focussed, providing top-class customer service both to end-user customers and within the LBS Group.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate –

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a team.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • A motivated self-starter with a strong attention to detail and meticulous accuracy.
  • Previous experience and understanding of specialist design software from Mitek suite or similar is essential in the role.
  • A commitment to providing first-class customer service from enquiry stage through to delivery of product to site.

Hours of Work: An average of 38.75hrs Monday to Friday.

Salary is circa £38,000 per annum depending on experience.

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