Carpenter

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in window furnishings is seeking a Skilled Labourer to join their dynamic team in Leatherhead. Responsibilities include preparing curtain poles, cutting and routing wood, and ensuring high-quality finishes. Ideal candidates will have experience in woodworking or metalworking and strong attention to detail. This full-time position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in woodworking or metalworking and factory environments is required.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work in the woodworking department preparing curtain poles and pelmets.
• Cutting, routing, sanding and precise measuring.
• Prepare brass/metal for finishing including sandblasting.

Skills

Woodworking - cutting with industrial saws

Good eye for quality control

Time management

Adaptable to additional responsibilities

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 and Hours

Salary - GBP30,000 - GBP35,000 dependent on experience.

Hours - 40 hours per week, 8:00am to 5:00pm with an hour lunch break per day.

Experience

An ideal candidate would have undertaken a previous role in woodworking or metalworking and would have worked in a factory environment.

Role 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 develop in role.

Skills and qualifications

• Woodworking - cutting with industrial saws, precise measuring and angle cutting. Creating mitred joints and routing.
• Good eye for quality control - attention to detail to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Time management - able to manage workload and prioritise according to deadlines.
• Adaptable to undertake other responsibilities when required, including packing, potential metalwork and other manufacturing roles.

Personality & Working Style

• A self-motivated, proactive worker with initiative and good interpersonal skills to work alongside a small team.
• Ability to work both individually and in a group setting with strong attention to detail.

Other information

For your information – Interested candidates should send their CV in Word format only. Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship).

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