Carpenter

YourRecruit; Fetcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of window furnishings is seeking a Skilled labourer to join their warehouse team in Leatherhead. The role involves woodworking tasks including cutting, sanding, and precise measuring. Ideal candidates should have experience in a factory environment and possess excellent attention to detail. Offering a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 with standard working hours of 40 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in woodworking or metalworking in a factory environment is preferred.
• Good eye for quality control with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise according to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare curtain poles and pelmets for finishing.
• Cutting, routing, sanding and precise measuring.
• Manage own workload from printed work lists.

Skills

Woodworking skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned manual labourer with a background in carpentry, looking for a fresh and exciting opportunity? Our client, a leading manufacturer of window furnishings and accessories, is on the lookout for a talented Skilled labourer to join their dynamic warehouse team of 20 in Leatherhead.

Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience.

Hours - 40 hours per week 8:00am to 5:00pm with an hour of breaks/lunch per day

Responsibilities

• To work in the woodworking department preparing curtain poles and pelmets for finishing.
• Tasks will include cutting, routing, sanding and precise measuring.
• Need to be able to work with precision and attention to detail as all products are bespoke.
• Manage own workload from printed work lists to ensure all orders are completed on time.
• Preparation of brass/metal for finishing including sandblasting and preparing.
• Work in the finishing departments as required—assisting with metal polishing, antiquing and wood staining/hand finishing.
• Opportunity to learn skills from other departments as development progresses in the role.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in woodworking or metalworking in a factory environment is preferred.
• Woodworking skills: cutting with industrial saws, precise measuring and angle cutting; creating mitred joints and routing.
• Good eye for quality control with attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality finish.
• Time management: ability to manage workload and prioritise according to deadlines.
• Adaptable to undertake other responsibilities when required, including packing, potential metalwork and other manufacturing roles.
• Personality: self-motivated, proactive, with good interpersonal skills to work alongside a small team.

Application and Notices

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