Careers with LOCK5

Specialists in turning visions into reality, on time, every time

Looking for a career in events?

Are you looking for a career in the events industry which will allow you to prosper and grow with an innovative and exciting young company?

LOCK5 interiors are market leaders, specialising in providing fit-out services for prestigious events across the UK and abroad.

We are recruiting motivated individuals to join our team. If you wish to join an expanding company, are prepared to commit yourself to the business and travel extensively in the UK and abroad, then we would like to hear from you.

To apply for any of our available positions or have a conversation about careers with LOCK5, please email fred@lock5.co.uk.

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Current roles

sewing-machinist

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Based in our sewing workshop you will be able to follow a pattern and or read from a drawing so you can cut and manufacture fabric linings to a precise size. You will be responsible for ensuring the manufacturing area is clean/tidy at all times and the products you sew are done on time and to the required quality. You will be able to repair minor problems with the equipment.

You will have a positive attitude, a hands on, dig in with the team approach and be able to converse with your team and your team leaders.

Duties:

  • Follow a set of drawings/pattern or instructions for each sewing job.
  • Cut fabric from a pattern/drawing for each sewing job.
  • Sew different fabrics, like cotton, wool, polyesters and blackouts.
  • Draw threads through and change machine settings for different jobs.
  • Keep accurate records of materials used for each sewing task/job.
  • Ensure your working area is clean and tidy, the correct bins are used and all equipment/lighting is turned off at the end of the shift.
  • Maintain the equipment ensuring it is clean and oiled and report faults to a supervisor
  • Check finished work against drawing/pattern instructions.
  • Check work has correct label sew in and is packed and labelled correctly.
  • Check, wash, dry, fold, label and pack any laundry
  • Stock checking and inventory

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure Health and safety of workers and visitors.
  • Ensure laundry is processed in a timely manner.
  • Supporting team members.
  • Ensuring that all equipment checks are carried out on schedule.
  • Report any damages/repairs to equipment to the Operations supervisor.
  • Ensure that general tidiness and cleanliness of the area is kept at all times.
  • Assist with any adhoc tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

Southampton, SO32 2AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Machinist: 1 year (preferred)

To apply or for further information email: Fred@lock5.co.uk

painter-decorator

Are you a skilled painter that’s looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for skilled painters and decorators to join our established team on a full-time basis. Working at our headquarters and on site at various locations within the UK and internationally. Candidates have experience in all aspects of surface preparation, painting, and wallpaper fitting. Experience in event work or another fast industry would be an advantage. Tape and jointing experience would be a bonus but not essential.

The successful candidate will be able to integrate into our established team – they will need to have excellent attention to detail and produce work to a high standard.

Reporting to: Operations manager

Relationships: Customers; Suppliers; LOCK5 MD and Management Team; reporting team and sub-contractors.

Location: Onsite based with occasional time in the Lock 5 yard.

Purpose of Role

Acceptable candidates will be:

  • Motivated, conscientious, hard-working, with good attention to detail.
  • Prepared to accept varied hours and overnight stays on location.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism at all times.
  • IPAF or PASMA certificate would be advantageous.
  • Possession of full UK driver’s licence is desirable.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
  • Holding a first aid certificate would be a plus

The above are the main responsibilities of the role; it is likely that other work will be required to suit the changing needs of the business and this Outline Job Description is seen as a guide only, as the emphasis of the role may change from time to time as discussed with you. A flexible approach by the role holder to developing and contributing to the growth of the business will be a prime requirement for success in this role.

Part time up to 40 hours per week. Flexibility in working hours is required to meet the seasonal nature of the business.

Salary: Opportunity to earn excellent salary plus overnight allowance.

To apply or for further information email: Fred@lock5.co.uk