Carpenter

YOURRECRUIT LIMITED; Leatherhead; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of window furnishings in Leatherhead is seeking a Skilled Labourer to join their warehouse team. The ideal candidate will have experience in woodworking or metalworking and will excel in tasks like cutting and precise measuring. This role offers the opportunity to work with bespoke products and develop skills across various departments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in woodworking or metalworking.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Experience with industrial saws and precise measuring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare curtain poles and pelmets in the woodworking department.
• Cut, route, sand, and measure with precision.
• Manage workload to ensure all orders are completed on time.

Skills

Woodworking skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Initiative

Good interpersonal skills

Job description

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.

Experience:

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

Tasks

Role:

• 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.

Requirements

Skills:

• To excel in this role, you should possess:

Personality - A self motivated, pro-active worker able to show initiative with good interpersonal skills to work alongside a small team of colleagues.

Ability to work individually in a group setting - showing initiative and with good attention to detail.

Woodworking - cutting with industrial saws, precise measuring and angle cutting. Creating mitred joints and routing.

Good eye for quality control - the ability to pay particular attention to detail and ensure a great quality finish is achieved.

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.