Climbing Wall Technician

Climbing Wall Technician – Fibreglass and Panel Fabrication

Location: Kong Climbing Ltd, Threlkeld Quarry, Keswick, CA12 4TT

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Thursday, 8am–5pm; Friday, 8am–3pm

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you an experienced and practical person who enjoys making things, solving problems and producing high-quality work?

Kong Climbing Ltd is looking for a Climbing Wall Technician to join our panel fabrication workshop in Threlkeld.

The role

This role would suit someone with solid experience in a hands-on trade, construction, joinery, set building, scenic carpentry, workshop manufacturing or a similar practical environment.

You should be able to settle into the role quickly, work confidently with minimal supervision on routine production tasks and use your own judgement when required. You will also bring a practical approach and a creative eye to producing and finishing bespoke climbing wall panels.

You will spend most of your time producing textured plywood and fibreglass climbing wall panels ready for shipment and installation at customer sites. The work includes fibreglass and resin application, texturing, painting, finishing and preparing completed panels for delivery.

Previous fibreglass, resin or composite fabrication experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, you should already be comfortable and capable in a practical workshop setting.

Key Responsibilities

Producing textured plywood and fibreglass climbing wall panels
Working safely and accurately with fibreglass, resin and related materials
Applying texture and paint finishes to completed panels
Building, assembling and finishing plywood climbing volumes
Reading and working from technical drawings and specifications
Using saws, drills, grinders, sanders and other workshop equipment
Checking completed products for quality, finish and accuracy
Preparing, protecting and packing panels for shipment
Maintaining a tidy, safe and efficient workshop
Occasionally supporting installation work at customer sitesAbout our company

Kong Climbing Ltd has manufactured and installed climbing walls and structures since 2001.

Based in the Lake District, the company combines skilled fabrication, creative design and practical climbing knowledge to produce distinctive climbing facilities used throughout the UK.

You will join a friendly and experienced team in a relaxed workshop environment, working on projects that are both technically interesting and visually impressive.

The Benefits

Varied and rewarding project work
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Employee and store discounts
EV salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging
Cycle2Work scheme
Free on-site parking
Casual dress
Opportunities to develop additional fabrication skillsThe person

At least two years’ hands-on experience in a workshop, construction, joinery, set building, scenic carpentry, manufacturing or similar practical environment
Confidence using hand tools and power tools
The ability to work from technical drawings and specifications
The ability to work independently and make sound practical judgements
Strong attention to detail
A creative approach to problem-solving and finishing
A valid UK driving licenceApply today to join Kong Climbing and use your fabrication skills to create climbing walls enjoyed across the country
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed