Palmerston North’s renowned supplier of custom interior and exterior doors, stairs and wardrobes, Quality Doors & Stairs Ltd (QDS), is a trusted partner for the architectural design and construction sectors, locally and nationally. As a family-owned business for more than 20 years, QDS has built a solid reputation for its superior workmanship and reliability.
“Our goal is to provide builders with a one-stop solution for all their needs, from design to installation.”
Managing director, Craig Irwin, bought the business in mid-2019 and expanded their capabilities to include wardrobes two years ago. “We’re still primarily timber doors and stairs,” says Craig, “but we’ve expanded our offerings to include wardrobes. These can be sold as kitset or we can design and install.”
QDS has a dedicated wardrobe consultant who can design, make and install fabulous wardrobes for every new build or existing home. “Our goal is to provide builders with a one-stop solution for all their needs, from design to installation.”
Situated on Bennett Street in Palmerston North, QDS manufactures, supplies and installs innovative products, including entrance doors, interior doors, barn doors, sliding doors, cavity sliders, fly screen doors, louvres and shutters and a wide variety of commercial doors to suit every application.
All QDS products are manufactured in New Zealand, primarily using New Zealand pine and rimu, amongst others. QDS also stock premium doors from reputable New Zealand manufacturers, Superior Doors and Parkwood Doors. The talented QDS team of experienced and qualified joiners also craft beautiful timber interior stairs, balustrades and timber handrails.
Whether it’s functional everyday stairs or striking focal point staircases for high-spec homes, QDS prides itself on delivering exceptional results tailored to each client’s needs. Sales and project coordinators Lauren and Liam are dedicated to assisting customers with their construction project fit-out needs, from large-scale commercial projects to smaller installations for private homeowners.
QDS’ product expansion has created an employment opportunity, and they are currently seeking an experienced and trade-qualified joinery foreman to join their team. “We’re looking for someone with joinery experience who would enjoy a leadership role entailing scheduling, planning and arranging work for staff,” says Craig, “even if you only have the joinery experience, we’re willing to provide training for the rest.”
Joining the team at Quality Doors and Stairs Ltd comes with its rewards, including four-day working weeks to promote work-life balance and attractive salaries for leadership roles. “As a family-owned business, we believe in work-life balance, so we do four-day-a-week shifts so everyone gets a three-day weekend.”
Also, as a living wage employer, QDS values fair compensation for all its employees. QDS also places a strong emphasis on employee development, providing opportunities for trade training and pre-trade training through its Gateway Programme partnership with Palmerston North Boys High School. “We currently have two full-time joinery apprentices on the team and a part-timer through the Gateway programme,” says Craig.
For those interested in the joinery foreman vacancy, contact them today and discuss how to become part of the team. Or call for a chat about our services and the door, stairs and wardrobe requirements for your next residential or commercial building project.
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