Bench Locksmith (6mth FTC)

Join Banham as a Locksmith and become part of a trusted team delivering expert security solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. You'll use your technical skills to cut keys, repair and install locks, and fit security hardware, helping to keep people and properties secure. We're looking for a customer-focused professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can manage priorities with confidence while providing exceptional service.

Who are we? 

Celebrating our Centenary, Banham is a family-owned, family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout London and the Home Counties, offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security. Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our standards of People, Service and Quality alongside our core values of Family, Pride and Trust. Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years through continual training, internal mobility and development opportunities. 

What can you bring to Banham?

The successful candidate will be well-presented, an excellent communicator, and capable of producing high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. You will be highly organised, able to work effectively under pressure, and confident managing customer requirements, workload priorities, and stock control while consistently delivering exceptional service.

• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Highly organised with effective time management and prioritisation skills.

• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

• Professional, courteous, and approachable in all interactions.

• Confident working both independently and as part of a team.

• Keen to learn new skills and quickly adapt to company systems and processes.

• Able to follow procedures, instructions, and health & safety requirements accurately.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of work.

• Effective at building positive working relationships with colleagues, engineers, and managers.

• Practical and analytical approach to problem-solving.

• Reliable, motivated, and dedicated to delivering quality service.

Please note the role is based at our Head Office in Earlsfield but will require travel to our Showrooms in Kensington High Street and Golders Green to facilitate support for these teams. Working 5 days out of 6 ( Monday - Saturday).

Please note this is a 6mth FTC with potential to become permanent.

What will you get in return?

You will be entitled to a competitive salary of £28,500 PA (Full Time Equivalent) and a great range of benefits including:

• 33 days Annual Leave (includes bank holidays)

• Sick Pay that increases with length of service

• Subsidised Private Medical Cover after completing and passing probationary period

• Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan

• Cycle to work & Home & Tech scheme (each up to the value of £2k)

• Recruitment referral bonus scheme: Earning up to £1,000 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)

• Gym discount of up to 25%* (depending on Gym/Centre provider) at over 4,000 gyms, leisure centres, and yoga/Pilates studios

• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme

• Training and development opportunities (including day releases for studies/exams)

• Company equipment tailored to your role (Car / Van, laptop, mobile, additional screens)

• Up to 50% off Banham products

• Banham Social Events

• Employee recognition rewards and moments of magic prizes

• Byond card - a workplace benefit to access exclusive offers and discounts on your everyday spend

• Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered (including personal attacks and sport-related injuries)

• An employee assistance program (EAP) - a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems. This benefit is available from day 1 and extends to your family

• Charity events throughout the year – Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March since 2010. Over £17 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden Trust.

If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfil our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest.

Banham is an equal opportunities employer providing employment to its team members and applicants without regard for their sex, gender, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category protected by law.

We welcome diversity and provide equal opportunities to applicants, based on experience, talent, and qualification for the job.