I-Joist Designer

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for an I-Joist Designer to join our team within Vistry Works, at our factory in Coalville, Leicestershire. As our I-Joist Designer, you will be working under the Design Manager, the I-Joist Designer will be working alongside the Timber Frame Department to produce detailed I-Joist designs, floor cassette manufacture and installation drawings.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role elsewhere.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
• An understanding of materials/components used in the construction of low-rise buildings.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on your own initiative and manage your workload.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience using Finnframe preferred but similar experience using other floor systems software acceptable.
• Experience detailing floor cassettes for timber frame buildings advantageous.

More about the I-Joist Designer role…

• To produce detailed and accurate I-Beam designs using Finnframe software.
• To produce floor cassette manufacture drawings using Finnframe software.
• To produce site assembly drawings using Finnframe software.
• Producing accurate Bills of Materials and ancillary Take-offs.
• Responsible for hitting deadlines and being able to manage your own workload.
• To offer practical advice on technical issues and problem solving.
• Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time, as directed by your line manager.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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