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Custom Frames Ltd. Mitre Studios, Second Avenue, Greasley Street, Bulwell, Nottingham. NG6 8NE Providing a dedicated framing and display service for all business, corporate and trade needs. We pride ourselves on our expertise, giving the best products, choice, prices and service available. |
Job Vacancy
Post: Picture Framing Assistant
Custom Frames Ltd requires a Picture Framing Assistant to cover maternity leave, to work 30 hours per week, days and times are negotiable. This is a 6 month minimum temporary post but could lead to a permanent position.
We are looking for a smart "front of house" person who has excellent communication skills, is good with people and has a friendly telephone manner.
This person will advise and take framing orders from our walk-in customers and also process orders from our trade and corporate clients. They will also be required to prepare work to be framed which will involve using a computer operated mount cutter.
The successful candidate should be enthusiastic with the ability to work on their own initiative, have sound computer skills and be able to measure work accurately.
No previous experience of picture framing is necessary as training will be given.
Job Description
Terms: 30 hours over 4 days – working times flexible. This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave but could lead to permanent employment
Holiday: 1 day per month for every month completed
Salary: £8.00 per hour
Location: Custom Frames Ltd, Mitre Studios, Second Avenue, Greasley Street, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8NE
Job Outline
To advise and take framing orders from walk-in customers
To process orders from trade and corporate clients
To prepare work for framing
Main Tasks & Duties
Greeting customers and taking their orders
Advising on different framing options available and pricing.
Use of computerised equipment including PC and Mount Cutter
Managing stock levels and re-ordering when necessary
Liaising with suppliers
To support framing team when required
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Experience of working in a retail environment and/or a background in the visual arts / photographic is desirable but not essential
No previous experience of picture framing is necessary as full training will be given
Skills & Aptitudes
Basic IT and computer skills
Sound arithmetic and the ability to measure accurately
Good time management and organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines
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Interpersonal Skills
Good communication skills – written, verbal and face-to-face
Ability to work within a small team in a professional environment
Reliable and trustworthy
To complete an application form please click here
Closing date for receipt of completed applications forms is 09/02/2011.
