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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Home Furnishings Contractor, John Lewis PLC

Salary Range
£15 - £50
£1 - £4 / mo

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Location Base
Sheffield, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Home Furnishings Installer (Specialise in Tracks/Curtains/Blinds)

Sub contract installers required within the Home Furnishings installation team covering the North East area (including Sheffield/Leeds area)

Please contact Neil Davies (Fitter Manager) at John Lewis for more information and to apply. - Neil.Davies@johnlewis.co.uk

Details of the role:

John Lewis is a leading residential Home Furnishings supplier with

nationwide cover, due to the significant volume of work we require

self-employed Home Furnishings installers for residential installations.

We are recruiting for:

Self Employed Experienced Home Furnishings installers,

RECRUITING IN YOUR AREA.

New 2023 rates

We have a great product to install and always

have a focus on excellent customer service.

Competitive payment terms.

Must have own van and tools, 2 million pounds of public liability

insurance and be experienced in fitting in a domestic setting.

Flexibility on the number of days worked.

One man and larger teams required.

You will be required to collect the product and paperwork required for your installations, from your local John Lewis branch or Service Building across the UK before heading out on the road to our customers.

You will be responsible for the installation of one or a selection of the following products: Curtains, Blinds, Tracks, Poles and accessories

To a focus on delivering a market leading installation in the customers home driving efficiency and a right first time attitude. The installation teams are the last touch point of the customer journey to need to excel in customer service. Working along with those of your team, admin centre and the branch stock management partners to achieve this.

Hours of work: -

1-5 days

Monday – Saturday

Opportunities for weekend work

Pay – Competitive Market Rates to be discussed

Qualifications and Skills

Essential: -

Full (UK) driving licence

Own vehicle and appropriate tools

Desirable: -

Mobile phone and internet access

Customer facing experience

Master Fitter Qualification or Portfolio of work

Job Type: Contract

Experience:

  • Fitting: 3 years (Required)

Licence:

  • Public liability insurance (Required)
  • Own van and tools (Required)
  • Examples of work/ photos (Required)
  • Full UK Driving Licence (Required)

Job Type: Contract

Part-time hours: 0-30 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Part-time hours: 0-40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: £7.00-£34.00 per hour

Part-time hours: 0-40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: £10.00-£40.00 per hour

Part-time hours: 0-40 per week

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £15.00-£50.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Home Furnishings Installation: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Lisence (required)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Home Furnishings Contractor, John Lewis PLC roles across John Lewis & Partners's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Merchandise & Superstores.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £50 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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