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

• Work accurately from designs and drawings
• Set out and accurately size sheet materials and solid timber from cutting lists
• Effectively and efficiently use traditional woodworking machinery including but not limited: planer thickness, spindle moulder, wide belt sander, veneer press
• Apply appropriate joinery techniques to assemble furniture from technical drawings
• Produce high quality furniture products in line with exceptional company standards
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, considerate of waste materials
• Opportunities for Biesse 5 axis Router machine programming and operating training would be available to a suitable candidate

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as a quality cabinet or furniture maker or in a workshop environment
• Experience with laminating, veneering and edge banding preferable but not required
• Good knowledge of hand tools, workshop machinery and safe practices
• Must be able to read and understand technical drawings and an understanding of AutoCAD would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience working with a wide range of materials such as MDF, real wood veneers, solid wood & MFC
• Ability and experience of working to deadlines

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills
• Motivation and passion for producing high quality work.
• Flexible approach to working within deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Responsible and trustworthy to manage workflow.
• Good personality as this role is part of a small team

Joinery / Bench Joiner / Bench Joinery / Furniture Maker / Furniture Making / Router