Join the UK's market leading trade kitchen supplier and take the next step in your surveying career with Howdens. We're looking for an experienced Templater (internally known as a Solid Surface Template Surveyor) to join our growing Solid Surface Installations team. If you're confident using laser templating technology, enjoy working directly with customers on site, and want to be part of a successful, forward-thinking FTSE 100 business, we'd love to hear from you. Location | Field Based | North West Region (Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire & Cumbria) Contract Type | Full-Time – Permanent Shift | Monday to Friday, 37.5 Hours Hiring Manager | Solid Surface Installation Manager What will you be doing as a Templater: This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role where you’ll visit customer sites to capture precise digital measurements for bespoke solid surface worktops, delivering accuracy, quality, and a great customer experience at every stage. Key responsibilities include: Complete accurate digital template plans in line with standard drawing procedures Deliver exceptional customer service during on‑site visits Accurately record and submit all order details into the CRM system Assess site conditions to ensure safe, compliant, and successful installations Work closely with template support and technical teams Maintain a right‑first‑time approach to all worktops Support continuous improvements in safety, quality, and operational efficiency What you'll bring: Knowledge and Experience Proven experience in digital laser templating for solid surface worktops Background in the trade, merchant, or construction sector Understanding of relevant Health & Safety regulations Ability to accurately measure and template kitchen surfaces Experience using CAD systems (preferred) Ability to interpret technical plans and drawings Skills & Abilities: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Customer-focused with a commitment to high-quality service Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) High attention to detail and excellent problem-solving ability Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines Organised, flexible, and proactive with a safety-first mindset What can we offer you: Competitive salary + bonus + use of company vehicle Pension plan with up to 12% company contribution 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with options to buy additional days Staff discount Ongoing training, development, and career opportunities A friendly, supportive environment with excellent recognition and rewards How to Apply: We are shaping a future where exceptional service, innovation, and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and advance your career, Howdens could be the perfect fit. Join a team that prioritises innovation, safety, and excellence. If you're ready to lead impactful projects and drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply today. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [email protected] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [email protected] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. #LI-JB1 #CVL INDKSD #Reed Discover your next role with us and see how you can fit into one of the UK’s best big companies to work for. As a proud member of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, we offer exciting opportunities for both apprentices starting out and experienced professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you’re working in our depots, building strong relationships with our trade customers, or applying your expertise to create, manufacture and distribute our market-leading products, there are many roles that make Howdens a success. Find out more about what makes our Depots tick. Howdens is the UK’s number one specialist kitchen supplier, trusted by the trade since 1995. From just 14 depots when we started, we’ve grown to nearly 950 across the UK and Europe, and we’re still growing. At Howdens, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether in our depots, manufacturing sites, or support teams, everyone plays a vital role in helping us grow, innovate, and make a difference. We work exclusively with trade professionals, giving them the products, service, and support they need to deliver kitchens fitted to the highest standard. By building strong partnerships with local tradespeople, we help them exceed their customers’ expectations, and in turn, we all succeed together. Our success is built on a simple but powerful model: locally empowered depot teams backed by a world-class supply chain. This means we can keep products in stock, provide exceptional service, and deliver real value to our customers every day.

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