Job Summary
We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our assembly shop team. The role involves the preparation, assembly, and finishing of high-quality furniture. Applicants should have previous experience in flat-pack furniture assembly or, preferably, woodwork.
Key Responsibilities
* Assemble wooden furniture and other wood-based products to a high standard, ensuring precision, quality, and attention to detail.
* Follow the full production process from preparation to final assembly:
1. Preparation: Insert cams, dowels, and other fittings into the correct wooden components, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
2. Building: Assemble prepped components into complete carcasses such as wardrobes, desks, lockers, beds, and bespoke wooden projects.
3. Second Fix: Fit doors, drawers, hinges, locks, runners, and other hardware to finish and quality-check completed furniture.
* Read and interpret technical drawings, assembly paperwork, and measurements accurately to ensure precise builds.
* Confidently and safely operate hand and power tools (e.g., drills, screwdrivers, sanders) and measuring equipment such as tape measures and squares.
* Handle and move wooden panels and components safely — including heavier items — throughout the production process.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues in a fast-paced workshop environment, supporting multiple production stages as needed.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace, following all company health and safety procedures.
* Meet tight production schedules while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and attention to quality.
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Skills and Experience
Essential:
* Proven experience in woodwork assembly, carpentry, or furniture manufacturing.
* Strong practical skills in assembling wooden products using hand and power tools.
* Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical drawings, cut lists, and measurements.
* Physically capable of lifting and handling large or heavy wooden panels safely and efficiently.
Desirable:
* Previous experience in a joinery, cabinetmaking, or wood manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of cam and dowel construction, traditional woodworking joints, and hardware fitting techniques.
Hours of Work:
* Monday - Friday.
* 8am - 16.30pm
Rate of Pay:
* £12.21 - £13 per hour.
Please click to apply or call 01527 919 320, press option 2 and ask to speak to Freddie and Victoria.
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