At Dunelm, previously known as Home Focus at Hickeys, we are dedicated to offering customers a great choice in fabric and home furnishings. Above all we enjoy providing a friendly and professional service that our customers really appreciate. If you think you have what it takes to thrive in a busy retail environment we want to hear from you.
In November 2024, Dunelm acquired Hickeys. Dunelm are the UK's leading homewares retailer. Dunelm have over 180 stores across the UK.
The Role
Our store in Cork and surrounding area is looking for a full time Curtain & Blind Fitter for our Made to Measure department. Fitting custom Made 2 Measure products into customer homes with a consistent high level of service, whilst maintaining high levels of Health & Safety and ensuring the fitting service is right first time. Having self-led motivation to utilise diary and meet customer demand, whilst maintaining great customer service and time management. You will be provided with your own van, full tool suite and fuel card.
We invite applications for the position of:
Role & Responsibilities:
* Consistently fit all M2M products to customers' specification and satisfaction
* Ensure that vehicle and equipment cleanliness are maintained to a high standard.
* Respect customer property and ensure all care is taken to leave the property clean and damage free.
* Maintain an understanding of the range of products and how to fit them
* Use a range of fitting equipment safely and efficiently
* Own and resolve issues arising out of unsuccessful fits
* Manage own diary giving due consideration to customer requirements, maximise fit and travel time
* Maintain the M2M bay area to ensure customers are checked, consolidated and prepared for fitting
* Regularly communicate with the M2M team to ensure that everyone is aware of key issues relating to customer fittings
* Maintain a safe and secure working environment for self, customers and colleagues that complies with company standards and legislative requirements.
* Support and assist the induction and training of new colleagues.
* Support consultant(s) to ensure that correct customer order measurements are specified
* Other ad hoc duties
Skills & Behaviours Required
* Team working to achieve collective success, building trust and supporting each other, through recognition, promoting
* Connecting by building deep relationships, collaborating and creating broad networks that create mutual benefits
* Be resourceful by adding value by developing smarter ways of working and streamlining processes, ensuring teams are operating effectively and efficiently removing waste and staying lean
* Self-Awareness, focusing on wellbeing and using feedback to know who you are at your best and where you need to develop
* Adapting by continually learning from experiences, experimenting and embracing change
Key requirements
* 3+ years' experience in a similar role
* Full Irish Driving Licence required
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Interested candidates should forward their CV to Ursula at
Closing date is 29th September 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Experience:
* fitter: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* driving licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 100% (required)
Work Location: On the road