Career Opportunities in Log Cabin Construction Industry

Last Updated: Monday, 14 July 2008, 03:44 PM

BRANCH MANAGER

Location: Scunthorpe

Due to reorganisation and growth we seek an experienced graduate with at least 5 years management experience to plan and control the distribution of our range of products direct to householders throughout the northern half of the UK. The efficient management and use of our fleet of 14 vehicles is essential to the continued growth of our Company. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the operation and the personnel within it. Achieving and maintaining consistently high levels of customer service and the ability to improve the commercial performance of the branch are a vital part of this key role.

You will have excellent man management skills combined with an analytical approach to all situations and with a positive attitude to ensure that the needs of the company are met. You will be an effective decision maker with tact and diplomacy in order to achieve your aims. Your personal development and career opportunities in our company are in your own hands. We shall create the opportunity but you produce the results.

We operate in the UK from a Northern Depot and also from Bedford. We own 2 supplying companies in Europe manufacturing our own products that are mainly sold in the UK.

If you have a demonstrable success record in operational and commercial activities in this field, combined with a CPC, then write now with full details including current salary, full job description, and why you wish to change, to:

Managing Director,
Dunster House Ltd.,
Caxton Road,
Bedford.
MK41 0LF

GRADUATE TRAINEE

Good Salary – Great Opportunity!!!

Dunster House Ltd is part of a rapidly expanding family run empire with factories in Bedford and Abroad. We are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Log Cabins, Climbing Frames and other home and garden improvement products. Explore our website to learn more about us.

We are looking for exceptionally motivated individuals to join our “rough and ready” Graduate Scheme based at our offices in Bedford. This will be a varied role as over the next couple of years you will have the opportunity to work with various departments of the Company, which may include: Customer Services, Sales, Production, Logistics, Transport, Technical or R&D. Through ground up, on the job training and experience you will be able to develop a breadth of skills, gaining knowledge and experience, whilst working in a real business environment.

Please DON’T apply if you are looking for a classroom environment or have no intention of actually “working for a living” .

We’ll work you hard with average training but plenty of opportunity, you’ll start on the base level but through intelligence and diligence you’ll grow. We’ll make no empty promises and offer a chance better then most. We can do this because we are growing faster than most other Companies and intend to continue doing so.

In the words of our current successful Trainee about to start his new role as the new Manager in a significant department within the Company, “If you’re good you’ll do well, if you’re not then you won’t!”

Must have a willingness to learn and a drive to succeed.

If you have what it takes then now is your chance to join a growing successful Company.
Apply in writing with full CV and salary expectations to:

Alexander Murphy
Dunster House Ltd.
Caxton Road
BEDFORD
MK41 0LF

TECHNICAL MANAGER

An exciting ‘long term’ career opportunity exists for a qualified Technical Manager to join our growing company. With over 150 staff in England and overseas we are an expanding timber product business that requires an additional Manager to join our team in our offices in Bedford.

Most of our production is carried out in our European factories with product assessment and development based in our Head Office in Bedford. We offer a nationwide delivery and installation service for our Garden Buildings, as well as a delivery service for our other products.

It is essential that you have demonstrable (5 to 10 years) management and technical skills gained in the Timber/Wood industry. We seek a unique practical minded person with excellent qualifications to assist the Directors in the standards of our existing products and in the development of new timber and associated products, particularly in small and medium sized timber buildings.

Knowledge of current Building Regulations will be necessary as our range of products rapidly increases.
A practical approach and ‘can do’ attitude to the needs of the business are paramount coupled with a deep knowledge and understanding of the properties of wood.
You will have a staff of 4+ to assist with all the requirements of our Technical Office.

It is likely that you will be a Quantity Surveyor, Site Agent with a Joinery/Carpentry background or Builder with similar professional qualifications.

An excellent salary is on offer for the right candidate.

If the idea of joining one of the UK’s fastest growing timber product companies excites you and you have all the above abilities then write with a comprehensive CV to:

Managing Director
Dunster House Ltd.
Caxton Road
BEDFORD
MK41 0LF