Vacancies at 5 Star

As Auto CAD/Graphic Design Software Engineer you will be reporting to our Sales Manager and will provide support to our high profile, top quality, fast moving and forward-thinking business. This is a significant role with responsibility for continuously developing and producing new living space drawings and illustrations for our Sales Team. You will oversee the operation of the Auto CAD/Graphic Design Software system. You will create 3D display of a structure to provide a virtual tour.

You must be a motivated and passionate self-starter, with creativity and the ability to take ownership of designs from concept to creation. You must have the drive and determination to succeed. Developing and delivering Software training to our Sales Team. Graduate qualified with Auto CAD or Graphic Design background is essential, 2 years post qualified experience would be an advantage. We offer a competitive salary with supporting benefits package including pension plan. This is a fast paced and evolving environment, so be prepared to adapt well to change

Role Responsibilities

• Play a core role in the creation of engaging virtual tours, working as a design thinker and doer who specialises in helping to create visual experiences in the context of the built environment;
• You will be responsible for listening to the Customers/Sales Team, understand their needs, be curious and question to gather the ideas needed to create the virtual tour;
• You will work with a brief agreed with the Sales Team and will be responsible for producing creative ideas and concepts;
• Develop and Deliver regular training in each show room, to the Sales Team;
• Ensure that the Auto CAD software system provides the design and display required;
• Prepare monthly data detailing the success of the designs completed;
• To develop, maintain and manage the AutoCAD Software system;
• To challenge existing processes and procedures on an ongoing basis,
• To benchmark and make recommendations for the improvement of the Auto CAD Software system;
• To review and optimise performance of the system - productivity levels and upgrade requirements
• To establish and maintain regular communications with the Sales team, ensuring the focus is on meeting customer expectations;
• To be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Auto CAD software system;
• To develop and implement the design skills matrix, delivering appropriate training to enhance skills and performance;

Person Attributes

• A proficient user of CAD, Solid works and any rendering packages such as V-Ray, Stretch Up and Lumion;
• Good working knowledge of design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel;
• An appreciation of current and next generation, new media applications and technologies and their potential impact on the business environment;
• You must have a creative flair and be self-sufficient with strong design skills and a passion to execute the visual marketing needs;
• You must be able to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate Customers/Sales Team;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, face to face, verbal and written communication;
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify cost efficient solutions to problems;
• A credible, robust character with a real, can do attitude;
• Hands on, results focused, motivated to deliver in advance of deadlines;
• Robust, energetic and tenacious;
• Quality driven & professional, employing the highest levels of honesty, probity and integrity;
• Analytical with good commercial acumen.

If your interested in this position please complete our form below.

At 5 Star, it is important to us that we deliver an exceptional service to our customers, so to achieve this it is vital that we have a team of talented and experienced window, door & Conservatory fitters. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Midland’s leading home improvement company as an experienced fitter, offering great earning potential and continuity of work. With exciting times ahead and increasing demand, we are continuing to expand our installation teams.

To be considered for the role you must have:

• Previous quality fitting experience
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Be a good communicator
• Be self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Clean UK driving licence
• Ideally MTC Card holder

As an installer you will join a busy team reporting to the Installations Manager, and responsible for undertaking installations, ensuring an excellent quality service is achieved on all window, door & Conservatory installations.

If you want to further your career and feel you have what it takes to be a successful installer please complete our form below, call in or telephone our Installations Manager 01562 66600.

5 Star are looking to recruit experienced, time-served Builders & Bricklayers to join our talented build team. Fully employed or self-employed positions available.

To be considered for the role you must be in possession of a full, clean driving licence preferably with a valid CIS card.It is also imperative that you can demonstrate a proven track record of carrying out building and bricklaying duties to the highest of standards, have a professional and friendly persona and always take pride in the work that you do.

Successful applicants will be working on a wide variety of residential property home improvement projects such as Conservatory, Orangery and Garden Room extensions within Worcestershire and the West Midlands – though we always try to match jobs to be within 40 minutes drivetime.

If you’re interested in this position, please complete our form below.