About Us
William Austin Upholstery Ltd is a well-established upholstery business specialising in high-quality, handcrafted furniture. We pride ourselves on traditional skills, attention to detail, and producing well-made pieces built to last.
The Role
We are looking for a Furniture Frame Maker to join our workshop team. The role involves making timber frames for upholstered furniture, working from drawings, measurements, or existing pieces. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in craftsmanship.
Key Responsibilities
* Constructing wooden furniture frames for sofas, chairs, and bespoke pieces
* Measuring, cutting, assembling, and fixing timber components
* Using hand and power tools safely and accurately
* Working from drawings, templates, or verbal instructions
* Repairing or modifying existing frames where required
* Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop
* Working closely with upholsterers to ensure frames meet design requirements
Skills & Experience
* Some experience in carpentry is essential
* Experience in furniture frame making or furniture construction is ideal, but not essential
* Ability to use common woodworking tools and machinery
* Good attention to detail and accuracy
* Practical, reliable, and willing to learn
* Able to work independently as well as part of a small team
What We Offer
* A friendly, skilled workshop environment
* On-site parking
* Opportunity to develop furniture-making skills and learn traditional techniques
* Steady work with a respected, established business
* Competitive pay, based on experience
If this sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person