FURNITURE MAKER
Two Positions Available
Bedford
Salary around Negotiable £45k Depending on Experience
7am – 4pm Monday to Friday
Permanent Role
Our Client is recruiting for Skilled Furniture Makers / Bench Joiners
Due to further expansion within the business they are looking for an experienced furniture maker x 2 to join their team. It is an exciting time in the business – Our Client have invested in their buildings to continue to grow the woodwork team who can deliver the design-lead projects they are known for.
REPORTING TO
Department team lead
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work accurately from designs and drawings
2. Set out and accurately size sheet materials and solid timber from cutting lists
3. Effectively and efficiently use traditional woodworking machinery including but not limited: planer thickness, spindle moulder, wide belt sander, veneer press
4. Apply appropriate joinery techniques to assemble furniture from technical drawings
5. Produce high quality furniture products in line with exceptional company standards
6. Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
7. Maintain a clean and safe work area, considerate of waste materials
8. Opportunities for Biesse 5 axis Router machine programming and operating training would be available to a suitable candidate
REQUIREMENTS
9. Experience as a quality cabinet or furniture maker or in a workshop environment
10. Experience with laminating, veneering and edge banding preferable but not required
11. Good knowledge of hand tools, workshop machinery and safe practices
12. Must be able to read and understand technical drawings and an understanding of AutoCAD would be advantageous but not essential
13. Experience working with a wide range of materials such as MDF, real wood veneers, solid wood & MFC
14. Ability and experience of working to deadlines
PERSON SPECIFICATION
15. A positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills
16. Motivation and passion for producing high quality work.
17. Flexible approach to working within deadlines.
18. Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
19. Responsible and trustworthy to manage workflow.
20. Good personality as this role is part of a small team
Joinery / Bench Joiner / Bench Joinery / Furniture Maker / Furniture Making / Router