Junior Sign Maker – Dartford
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £22,000-£25,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Types: Full-time
Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
Signs Express (DARTFORD) are looking to expand our existing team and are now recruiting for a Junior Sign Maker.
We have exciting ambitions for 2023 and the ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in sign making and be willing to learn and grow with the business.
As a Junior Sign Maker, you will be learning a highly skilled trade – a sign maker contributes to the manufacture and installation of a variety of signs including interior signs, exterior signs, vehicle graphics, window graphics, shop signage, exhibition displays and digital signage.
What you will do:
You will learn and be involved in the production and installation aspects of the business. Day to day duties will include setting up files for vinyl cutting, preparation of vinyl graphics and application to a wide variety of substrates to include panels, vans and cars. Other duties may include measuring and calculating signage sizes, preparing surfaces, and installing signs on site.
Full on the job training will be provided in all aspects of the role.
What we are looking for:
Ideally you will be computer literate with the equivalent of GCSEs Grade C/4 or above.
You need to be imaginative with an eye for detail, hardworking and enthusiastic with a willingness to learn and progress within the trade. We are looking for a good team player who feels comfortable dealing with clients, providing excellent customer service.
To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to: dartford@signs-express.co.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Sign Maker – Dartford roles across Signs Express's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Advertising & Public Relations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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