Sign Maker/Installer – Oxford

Signs Express Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local signage company in Oxford is seeking an experienced Sign Maker & Installer to join their dynamic team. The role involves making and installing a wide range of signage materials, operating equipment like vinyl cutters and large format printers, and providing top-notch customer service. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and knowledge of health and safety standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

20 days holiday allowance

Company pension after 3 months

Tools and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in signage making and installation.
• Experience working with various substrates including vinyl, acrylic, and metals.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Make and install signage using various materials.
• Apply vinyl to different surfaces.
• Ensure timely and budget-compliant installation.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Maintain equipment and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Sign making

Installing signage

Customer service

Health and safety knowledge

Time management

Tools

Vinyl cutters

Large format printers

Laminators

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our friendly dynamic team at Signs Express (Oxford) as an experienced Sign Maker & Installer.

As a key member of the production department, you will thrive with the diversity of work our centre handles every day, giving you an ideal opportunity to develop new skills, make a difference and grow with the business.

• Location: Signs Express (Oxford) Unit 5E Trident Business Park, Didcot, OX11 7HJ
• Salary: From £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Working Hours: Permanent, full time position working Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm

About Us

Signs Express (Oxford) is a local family business with strong ties within the local community, with a great team and fantastic list of clients. We are a business founded on cultivating a positive working environment and working culture, allowing individuals to develop and support the overall growth of the business in a creative and innovative environment.

Duties Include

• Sign making, working with a wide range of substrates including ACM, acrylics, metals, vinyl and foamex, to a consistently high standard.
• Application of vinyl onto a variety of substrates including vehicles, walls, window graphics, panels and fascia’s.
• Installing all types of internal and external signage using power tools and various access equipment.
• Ensuring all installations are completed on time, to budget and to our usual high standards.
• Interpreting briefs accurately with a great understanding of different signage and manufacturing techniques.
• Operate and maintain large format printers, vinyl cutters and laminators.
• Occasionally conducting site surveys.
• Following all company procedures and guidelines to ensure all signs are fitted safely and securely.
• Taking responsibility for your own and others’ health and safety when working.
• Providing outstanding customer service to our clients and others at all times.

About You

• A minimum of three years’ experience making and installing a wide range of signage solutions including vehicle graphics.
• Experience using plotters, large format printers and laminators.
• Reliable, good time-keeping and strong work ethic.
• Sense of humour, professional, flexible, enthusiastic, be a good communicator, well organised and be able to work alone as well as part of a team.
• A strong understanding of the importance of health & safety.
• Experience of vehicle wrapping (desirable but not essential).
• IPAF/PASMA/CSCS accreditations (desired but not essential).
• You will have the use of our company vehicles, with all tools, uniform and PPE also being provided.
• 20 days holiday allowance (plus bank holiday’s).
• Company pension after 3 months.
• Christmas and New Year closure to allow time with friends and family.
• Continued education and professional development through our online centralised Learning Management System.