Cabinet Maker: - Unique Bespoke & Exclusive Furniture
Location: - Uppingham (with some national travel)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:15 Friday 07:30 - 15:15
Benefits: Free Parking, Christmas shut down, Pension, Travel Allowance when working away,
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate carpenter to join our client - a renowned manufacturer of luxury, bespoke furniture for some of the most exclusive hotels, bars, and restaurants in the UK and overseas.
This role is ideal for a craftsperson who takes pride in precision, quality, and attention to detail. You'll work on unique, high-end pieces from concept to completion - not only creating them in the workshop but also installing your work on-site at prestigious venues.
Key Responsibilities
1. Produce bespoke furniture from technical drawings.
2. Set up and operate woodworking machinery, including routers, edgebanders, planers, table saws, sanders, spindles, and drills.
3. Select materials to achieve the highest standards of appearance and consistency.
4. Collaborate with the team to ensure projects are completed on time and to specification.
5. Follow all Health & Safety requirements.
6. Maintain a clean and organised work environment.
Essential Requirements
7. Proven experience as a carpenter or furniture maker, with an excellent eye for detail and finish.
8. Ability to read and work from technical drawings and diagrams.
9. Proficient in the use of hand tools (e.g., saws, chisels, planes).
10. Skilled in operating woodworking machinery listed above.
11. Knowledge of different wood types, timber cuts, and their characteristics.
12. Strong commitment to craftsmanship and quality.
13. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
14. Full UK driving licence.
Additional Information
15. This role involves travel for installation of manufactured furniture at client premises.
16. Enhanced payments are provided for installation work
If you are passionate about creating beautiful, bespoke furniture and have worked on pieces throughout your career or even as a hobby and want to see your work showcased in some of the most prestigious venues in the UK and beyond, we'd like to hear from you.
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.