Kitchen and Bath Designer

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Mkm Building Supplies
UK’s leading independent builders’ merchant offering a vast range of building, landscaping, kitchen, bathroom & plumbing materials across 130+ local branches.
Guide customers through bathroom design, sales and product recommendation.
22 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bolton, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,556 Employees
Service Specialisms
Kitchen Design
Bathroom Design
Landscaping
Timber & Sheet Materials
Building Materials
Plumbing & Heating
Tools
Electrical and Workwear
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Buildings
Landscaping
Role
What you would be doing
product recommendation
customer satisfaction
business development
design guidance
needs assessment
  • Identify and recommend products best suited to customer needs.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Pro-actively generate new business.
  • This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.
  • Guide customers through the full bathroom design and sales process.
  • Listen to customer needs and ensure their requirements are met.
What you bring
kitchen design
bathroom design
20-20 fusion
driving licence
customer service
relevant experience

This is an area with great potential for development and growth. We are looking for an experienced person to drive this area of the business forward. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career with the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK. Working in our showroom in Bolton, you will bring a passion for design and customer service; a driving licence is essential.

  • If you have designed kitchens before and would consider designing bathrooms – training can be given.
  • Previous experience working in a similar role is essential.
  • Experience using 20-20 Fusion planning software or similar is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confident dealing with customers
  • Sound knowledge of bathroom products
  • The ability to build great customer relationships.
Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • A competitive pay package.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Mental Health Support
  • Generous discretionary bonus scheme
  • Substantial Employee Discount
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Enhanced Paternity
  • Enhanced Maternity
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Substantial staff discounts
  • Perkbox discounts
  • Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
  • Free parking
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1995 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1995, marking the beginning of its journey in the industry.
130 Branches
Branch Network
The company has expanded its operations to over 130 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales.
2023 Platform Launch
Digital Transformation
In 2023, the company launched a headless e-commerce platform to enhance customer shopping experiences.
November 2023
New Branch Opening
The 124th branch opened in November 2023, focusing on plumbing, heating, renewables, and roofing.
  • Began as a single branch and grew through a unique branch ownership model, empowering local directors.
  • Privately backed by Bain Capital since 2017.
  • Each branch is independently managed, offering strong local expertise and free delivery or click-and-collect service tailored to both trade professionals and homeowners.
  • Stocks a comprehensive range—from bulk aggregates, bricks, and timber to tools, kitchens, bathrooms, landscaping, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies.
  • Signature projects include branch-level kitchen and bathroom showroom installations with free 3D design services and on-site timber cutting.
  • Consistently expanding, with a focus on local staffing and specialized services.
Culture + Values
  • Great customer service. We give customers more of what they want, and nothing is too much trouble.
  • Passionate about teamwork, we all share in our success.
  • Taking ownership and doing the right thing.
  • Striving for continuous improvement.
  • Supporting our local communities.
  • We all go home safe.
Environment + Sustainability
Revenue ÂŁ927m
Strong Financial Growth
Revenue increased by 13% to ÂŁ927 million in the year ending 30 September 2023.
Sustainable Products Tripled
Expansion of Eco-Friendly Offerings
Number of sustainable products for sale was trebled in 2023.
EcoVadis Bronze
Sustainability Accreditation
Achieved bronze status in EcoVadis sustainability rating.
  • Committed to sourcing products in a way that does not have a negative impact on people and the environment
  • Supplier Code of Conduct requires environmental responsibility: energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, sustainable materials, hazardous‑substance control
  • All timber sourced is legal and UKTR‑compliant, with full chain‑of‑custody certification since 2009
  • Member of Timber Development UK and Scottish Timber Trade Association, adhering to responsible purchasing codes
  • Zero‑tolerance approach to modern slavery, including supplier training under the Modern Slavery Act
  • Sells chain‑of‑custody timber, ≥50% recycled‑material products, renewable‑material goods, and durable/repairable items
  • Offers products that enhance biodiversity, water efficiency, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency
  • Adopted e‑forklift trucks and increased share of battery‑electric vehicles to reduce emissions
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking enforced via policies and systems
  • Supplier Code of Conduct enforces non-discrimination & equal opportunities in supply chain
  • (No publicly disclosed internal staff gender ratios or targets found)
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Kitchen and Bath Designer at Mkm Building Supplies in Bolton, England, United Kingdom