Installation Opportunities And much more inside ...

INSTALLATION OPPORTUNITIES

Back in the spring issue of the installer we announced an initiative, created by the BiKBBI, called Project Harvest, in response to the government sanctioned ‘modernise or die’ Farmer report.

Project Harvest, is a proposal from the organisation to its Retail Installation Standards Partners, outlining plans for a collaborative approach to installer recruitment within the KBB industry.

Goals & objectives

The objective of Harvest is to create an online registry for installers to promote the generic benefits of working with retailers, removing any negative perception barriers. The online portal will then harvest installer details to share with those retailers participating in the project.

So, this is the first step in the Project Harvest cycle. The Installer Magazine is providing a platform for some of the institute’s Installation Standards Partners to advertise and attract BiKBBI member installers thus acting as a conduit and creating opportunities for both partners and installer members to benefit from their involvement with the institute.

Disclaimer:

• The following recruitment pages comprises content supplied solely by the businesses who are advertising. The copy provided do not represent the thoughts of the BiKBBI or anyone connected with it and therefore cannot be held responsible for anything factually incorrect. The institute and the magazines are just facilitators in bringing BiKBBI supporting businesses and installers together for a common purpose and has no vested interest in anyone other than BiKBBI member installers.

BATHSTORE ...

Bathstore is one of the UK’s premium specialist bathroom retailers with 160+ stores nationwide plus an online business, bathstore.com. It offers a huge range of quality products, from toilets to tiles, basins to roll-top baths and everything in between. The team is here to support customers throughout their journey, from inspiration to installation, with its unique service proposition ‘Service By Design’.

Bathstore’s ‘Expert Installation Service’ is endorsed by Which? Trusted Traders, BiKBBI accredited, and FIRA Gold certificated - giving customers true peace of mind with each purchase. The team at Bathstore have told The Installer Magazine that as a leading dedicated retail company of fully installed bathrooms in the UK, we are reaching out to you… hopefully to talk to you about becoming an installer for Bathstore. Bathstore has experienced sales consultants and designers that will create a customer’s dream bathroom in detailed 2D plans and 3D rendered imagery. They sell installations via appointment once a site survey has been completed.

Bathstore promotes its installations in store with point of sale, in the brochure and online, and its website, allows customers to enquire and book appointments directly with their local Bathstore showroom.

The installations department currently comprises:

Justin Adgar, Installation Service Director Justin Bayliss, Office Manager Annmarie Frost, Installations Team Leader (Recruitment/ Pre-Sales) Akeem Campbell, Recruitment/ compliance specialist.

BATHSTORE IS CURRENTLY SEEKING TALENTED AND RELIABLE BATHROOM INSTALLERS

The company is looking for installers across the UK to cover its 160 + stores for both full installations and remedials. The key areas of opportunities are in the south west and parts of the south east where installation demand is at its highest.

HOW INSTALLERS SHOULD ENQUIRE – EMAIL / PHONE / WEB?

Installers can email installerrecruitment@Bathstore.com, call 03332 413 012 or pop into their local store and pass over their details.

The company is looking for installers across the UK to cover its 160 + stores for both full installations and remedials."

Justin Adgar, Installation Service Director

JOHN LEWIS

JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP IS CURRENTLY SEEKING TALENTED AND RELIABLE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM INSTALLERS

As John Lewis Partnership business continues to grow the company is now looking to add to its current approved compliment of Installation teams in the following areas:

KITCHENS

Reading |Oxfordshire and the Chilterns | Welwyn | Beaconsfield | Windsor |High Wycombe |Maidenhead Marlow |North London - Brent Cross, Edgware | Hampstead areas | East Anglia - Norwich, Ipswich and Colchester areas | Manchester - city centre | York | Brighton | Southampton Isle of Wight | Aberdeen

BATHROOMS

Birmingham and Solihull area | York | Oxfordshire and the Chilterns | Beaconsfield | Windsor | Maidenhead | Marlow |High Wycombe

John Lewis Partnership offers competitive rates of pay, regular and local work and full payment within 14 days of completion direct into your bank. Its installation teams are members of the BiKBBI.

HOW SHOULD INTERESTED INSTALLERS ENQUIRE?

If you are interested in working with John Lewis Partnership, or would like more information on how to become one of its approved Installers, please contact Roger Groves, Installation Manager at tradesperson@johnlewis. co.uk in the first instance: roger.groves@johnlewis.co.uk or Telephone: 07715 600 480 John Lewis & Partners (JLP) has been fitting kitchens since 1932. It offers an end-to-end service for kitchens from over 30 of its branches across the UK and also a full room bathroom solution from 7 branches in Central London, Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Solihull, York, Bristol and Bluewater.

The service consists of an appointment with a Partner to discuss the customer's requirements followed by a home consultation with an expert Partner Designer. The customer is then invited into the local branch for an in-store presentation which concludes with a full estimate to include delivery and installation. Once the customer has accepted the estimate, a JLP selected and approved installer conducts a preinstallation survey and then completes the Installation once the products have been delivered. Products come with a 10year warranty and a full 2-year guarantee on the Installation.

MOBILITY BATHING GROUP

The Mobility Bathing Group Limited specialises in the design, supply and installation of easy access baths and showers for the mobility market. The Group improve the lives of thousands of elderly customers by providing a one-stop service for complete solutions which allows its customers to maintain their independence and bathe in comfort and safety.

With over 30 years’ experience, selling through its brands, Mobility Plus, Bathing Solutions and Premier Care in Bathing, is an accredited Which? Trusted trader and BiKBBI Installations Standard Partner.

Customers receive a personal consultation where an advisor presents options and designs based on the customer’s physical requirements and personal preferences.

Once an order is placed, a dedicated project manager is allocated who is the principle point of contact for both customer and installer for the duration of the project. This includes organising a full technical survey and specification then scheduling the installation date, delivery of products and removal of rubbish to and from the site and ensuring that work is completed to the customers satisfaction.

THE MOBILITY BATHING GROUP IS CURRENTLY SEEKING TALENTED AND RELIABLE BATHROOM INSTALLERS

The mobility Bathing Group is looking for experienced self-employed bathroom installers to meet the demands of its growing business. It will consider installers looking to augment their own work or those who want a consistent flow of jobs. By working with the Mobility Bathing Group, fitters will be well rewarded, and will have the satisfaction of making a real difference to the lives of the company’s often elderly and vulnerable customers.

Typical service is the removal of a standard bath and replace with a low-level access shower or walk-in bath, our installations generally take 4 to 5 days. A preinstallation, on-site technical survey will ensure that key products are delivered prior to the install commencement date.

Regular local work is on offer for installers at competitive rates and with reliable on-time weekly payments. The business has a great operations support team that fully understands the difficulties of bathroom installations and as an installer you will always have access to technical support and field managers when required.

HOW SHOULD INTERESTED INSTALLERS ENQUIRE?

www.mobilitygroupjobs.co.uk or contact Mark Johnson on 01527 267 874 or email mark.johnson@mbgl.co.uk

MOORES ...

MOORES FURNITURE GROUP IS CURRENTLY SEEKING TALENTED AND RELIABLE KBB INSTALLERS

Moores is currently offering its installation service to all customers upon tender/enquiry.

The Head of Installation for Moores Furniture group is Andy Hedges; who manages the installation team, operations and project managers across the UK. Dan Sawyer, the Moores Direct Manager, controls the direct to consumer teams who arrange the B2C full kitchen and remedial installations.

HOW SHOULD INTERESTED INSTALLERS ENQUIRE?

Email: MDinstallation@moores.co.uk and the team will send its registration pack and will answer any questions. With over 500 employees, located on the Thorpe arch industrial estate in Wetherby, Moores Furniture Group was established in 1947 and has established an enviable reputation for quality craftsmanship in the UK. It has an Onsite design centre/ showroom which is open to tours for consumer and commercial customers upon appointment

The Moores Furniture Group is currently seeking talented and reliable KBB installers."

Dan Sawyer, Moores Direct Manager

It serves the new build construction, refurb, high rise and retail markets, working with all major national housebuilders, property developers and construction companies in addition to household retailers.

The Furniture Group has an over-the-phone and online services direct to homeowners via its Moores Direct department.

WREN

Upon joining Wren, each installer is given an iPad free of charge."

Wren kitchens claims to support its installers every step of the way.

In less than ten years it has become one of the UK’s largest kitchen retailers, and with 72 showrooms nationwide amassed already, the company pledges to continue its major expansion in the foreseeable future. It states that the Telegraph has recognized Wren as the fastest growing bricks and mortar retailer with annual sales of over £500m. The Sunday Times has ranked Wren as the 12th largest privately owned company in the UK and the company has recently been awarded #2 in the Indeed.com TopRated Workplaces in the UK.

Wren is a familyrun business, passionate about kitchens and delivering a firstclass customer experience. The business has grown every year since its launch and this trend has continued throughout 2018. Its growth has been organic and unlike many competitors, Wren does not borrow any money from banks or third parties.

WREN IS CURRENTLY SEEKING TALENTED AND RELIABLE KITCHEN INSTALLERS

Wren works with a network of Approved Installers and every installer is supported by the Wren team, including Field Installation Managers who have the authority and experience to make immediate decisions. The company is unique in having a dedicated Compliance Officers in each showroom. Prior to delivery, the Compliance Officer checks every plan that a kitchen designer has prepared and they work with installers to ensure that every kitchen can be fitted exactly as it has been designed.

Upon joining Wren, each installer is given an iPad free of charge which includes Wren’s bespoke installation app to reduce administration time.

99.5% of Wren’s orders are delivered on time and in full and all installers are paid within seven days of receiving their invoice.

Wren offers its customers a dry fit installation only. If installers have the correct qualifications and experience, then they are free to provide quotes directly to the customer for any supplementary works that may be needed.

HOW SHOULD INTERESTED INSTALLERS ENQUIRE?

Installers can find out more about opportunities with Wren by visiting www.wrencareers.com/ and clicking ‘Installer Opportunities.’

GETTING INSTALLATION RIGHT THE FIRST TIME CAN PREVENT LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES

The lady suggested “Let’s sit down first so I can go through my list of defects and then you can check each one before we move on to the next.”

We sat down and I asked “Do you mean the list you have already sent me? I can work through that as I do my inspection, but my report must be independent and can only include the issues I consider to be wrong.”

I was a little surprised and pleased when she agreed to let me examine the fitted bedroom by myself with no supervision or interference. I was able to record this in my report, along with my (shorter) list of the issues that I had found unacceptable. Perhaps the presence of some genuine faults had made her look more closely, more obsessively; or perhaps her expectations were unrealistic when you consider that installing furniture relies on hand and eye skills even when tools are being used.

We don’t have a British Standard Code of Practice for fitted furniture installations, but consider this statement taken from BS 8201; 2011 Code of practice for installation of flooring of wood and wood-based panels):

When completed, floors should be inspected from a normal viewing position either standing or seated…only those features which are immediately obvious to any independent party should be considered as potential defect issues. Careful positioning of backlighting or unusual viewing angles (crouching or kneeling, etc) would not be considered reasonable criteria for identifying a visual defect.

This is a reasonable approach to issues affecting appearance, but there may be imperfections that are not visible to the customer but which could affect the appearance, suitability of performance of the furniture, and these may not be apparent until things go wrong.

I’ve been called in to look at wall cabinets which fell off the wall and injured an elderly customer, damaged worktops which had blown due to moisture ingress at the sink and joints, and stone worktops which had caused the poorly fitted base units to droop by more than 5cm. In each case the installation work had been done years before, but the problems were clearly the fault of the installer in each case.

We may offer a guarantee on our workmanship for a limited time (for example, one year), but if we’ve done, or omitted to do, something that fails even after our ‘guarantee period’ is over we may still be liable for the consequences.

VITRA SECURES SECOND CONSECUTIVE DESIGNER KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS AWARD FOR BATHROOM INNOVATION

VitrA Bathrooms has secured another prestigious industry award, this time for Plural, the ground-breaking bathroom range designed in partnership with Terri Pecora. The Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Award for Innovation in Bathroom Product Design is the fourth award for VitrA from Designer Kitchen and Bathroom in recent years, with last year’s award received for the Eternity accessories developed with Sebastian Conran.

Darren Paxford, National sales manager for VitrA (pictured) said “I’m delighted to accept this award for the new Plural range – to be judged by such an esteemed panel is very gratifying. “

About VitrA Plural: VitrA’s own in-house design team worked in partnership with Milan-based American designer, Terri Pecora to create Plural which is inspired by the heritage of communal bathing spaces and rituals. A key feature is the introduction of three innovative syphon solutions which allow basins to be placed at any position and angle in a room. The furniture pieces can also be layered and grouped in different combinations, with overlapping heights, colours and dynamic configurations. www.VitrA.co.uk

‘HOLISTIC DESIGN' WITH DAVAL BATHROOM FURNITURE

Daval, leaders in the British design and manufacture of quality fitted furniture embraces holistic design with a collection of furniture that allows you to synchronise a bathroom scheme with your living room, kitchen and bedrooms in terms of quality, design and style.

Garda and Rio Bathroom is a modern furniture collection with simple lines and rich colour palette, seen here in a balance of gloss white and dark walnut. Designed with linear slab doors, Garda Bathroom Furniture by Daval offers discreet storage that can be tailored to individual space requirements, personal taste and budget.

Simon Bodsworth, Managing Director, Daval says ‘‘How you design and furnish a space really can impact you on a visual and emotional level, with poor arrangement and a lack of storage topping the leader board. By offering an all-inclusive furniture portfolio that can transcend any room, we are confident we can help you create a holistic bathroom scheme that benefits both your heart and your home.’’

Built from sustainable materials and precision engineered in the UK, the beauty of Daval furniture is its ability to take on any persona and be tailor-made to suit any space and style.

British Furniture Designers & Makers, William Garvey, defines the latest interior trend for Artisan Texture with its Geo bath and wave basin.

This bespoke bathroom scheme highlights the natural beauty of the grain, and when paired with luxe gold brassware it creates a style that perfectly conforms to artisanal tone and texture. The Geo bath and Wave basin space proves how with clever design, you don’t have to forego the creature comforts.

In addition to the Bespoke Geo Double Bath tub seen pictured, William Garvey also offers the Geo Standard Single Bath and Japanese style Geo Deep Ofuro Bath.

The company also offers its Long Wave Basin which can be designed in a bespoke size to suit your project and ensure the perfect fit!

No matter the size of your bathroom space, William Garvey will design you a collection of bespoke furniture that is tailored to your exact requirements for a truly pure, hedonistic lifestyle.

www.williamgarvey.co.uk

Bespoke Geo Double Bath and Short Wave Basin

‘SHAPING THE FUTURE’ WITH PENTA FROM MGS

Grange Design, introduces MGS’s Penta Tap Collection to the UK

Characterised by its angular shape and pentagonal handles, designed by ErvasBasilicoGirardi, is carved from a solid bar of stainless steel to ensure the perfect fit for operation and function. The Penta Collection offers an exclusive range of precision engineered stainless steel basin taps and shower products to become the ‘designer choice’ solution for any bathroom project.

Recognised as the gold standard for quality tap design, stainless steel provides a non-porous surface which is both extremely hygienic and highly durable. Naturally creating a resistance against bacteria and germs, Penta Stainless Steel bathroom solutions are non-corrosive, non-toxic and non-porous.

Penta Shower solutions are available ceiling mounted to mimic the lush exuberance of a tropical monsoon or simple and very distinct tubular spout design with soothing rain effect spray.

Available in the UK as from November 2018, the new Penta Collection by MGS is available from leading bathroom distributor, Grange Design.

Rotpunkt’s new Furniture Collections for 2018 will overcome any design hurdles that may be encountered when working with an open-plan kitchen living scheme.

Rotpunkt assists synchronisation as its kitchen doors will blend with other areas of open-plan room schemes, for example, a TV Entertainment Unit in the living area, can use common doors to a display cabinet for convenient dining or even a banquet window seat to create an extra place to sit, not forgetting the kitchen of course.

Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations, Rotpunkt UK says “Should an installer get involved in advising his/ her customer about furnishing an open plan home, as they sometimes do, its important to try and select nonconflicting materials, colours and finishes, as this will provide a cohesive look that is able to transcend from room to room. This level of interconnection is an inherent feature of open plan living and I believe this is why the kitchen remains the cornerstone of any modern home.”

Rotpunkt’s new Metal Line in Black and Grey, or new Class furniture will let you blur the boundaries between function, leisure and aesthetic without needing to define the room itself. New City laminate furniture in Grey Oak and Nature Oak will also serve you well as the new laser-edged doors have been designed to accommodate a run of drawers. So, if you need to conceal a standard height built-in appliance like a dishwasher or washing machine, then now you can, as well as minimise noise pollution when operational and trying to watch TV!

www.rotpunktuk.com

Rotpunkt Titanium Kitchen in New Metal Grey & Metal Black

Robert Williamson, Symphony, with John Cornelius & Amanda Porter, Inspired Home Interiors, and Darren Scott, Sirius

‘INCREASED BUYING POWER’ AS INSPIRED HOME INTERIORS JOIN SIRIUS BUYING GROUP

Sirius, major buying group of electrical appliance is excited to announce that Inspired Home Interiors, part of the Stamco Group of companies, has committed to joining the Sirius Buying Group. Enabling it to take advantage of Sirius’ ever-growing buying power and to provide more extensive terms: including Symphony, a key supplier for Inspired Home Interiors.

John Cornelius, Managing Director, Inspired Home Interiors explains “Providing us with unparalleled buying power, opportunities for improved margins, plus access to an exclusive range of products were the driving forces behind this new business alliance and transition to move all of our Symphony purchasing over to Sirius.”

The Symphony Group is privately owned and manufactures kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture, with a turnover exceeding £220 million!

Darren Scott, Business Development Manager, Sirius Buying Group “We work very closely with our suppliers, creating exclusive opportunities so that our members have the best tools available to them. Symphony has been invaluable in our bid to attract new kitchen retailers to the grow our retail membership to a point where many have begun to allocate floor space to include 5-15 kitchen lifestyle displays as a way to attract new revenue streams and compete on the high street.

Leading Home Tech Partner for DIY, Self-build and Professionals, Tech4, advocates the power of the ‘smart home’ by showcasing award-winning smart home solutions for the modern homeowner.

The innovative smart solution from Tech4 is a compact, powerful and universal operating device for the eNet Smart Home, Gira G1: an intelligent central control unit for operating entire building technology like lighting, AV solutions and more.

At the recent Grand Designs LIVE exhibition, the Gira G1, available from Tech4, scooped ‘Best Smart Tool & Equipment’ Smart Solutions Award.

Specifically designed for the eNet Smart Home System, Gira G1 allows your customers to remotely control home features like turning on lights, heating, operating blinds and controlling homes AV technology.

So what is eNet? The Gira G1 eNet wireless system transforms a home into a ‘smart networking hub’, so your customer can easily control all building technology. The eNet server means the system can be controlled using the Gira G1 smart operating device, via a PC or smart device using the Gira G1 App so a home works smart even when the homeowner is out. From adjusting lighting and blinds, setting the room temperature, and online weather forecasting to door communication or listening to your favourite tunes, the Gira G1 can be used to intuitively control many of your homes technology functions and be programmed to suit the individual with preset ‘Scenes’.

Making life even easier, welcome to Tech4’s new eCommerce site providing you with a new online resouce for intelligent smart home solutions: www.tech4.co.uk

www.tech4.co.uk

Gira G1 room operating device for the eNet ‘Smart Home’

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