Carpenter

YourRecruit; Leatherhead; 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 team in Leatherhead. The role involves woodworking tasks such as preparing curtain poles and ensuring quality control. Experience in woodworking or metalworking is essential. The position offers a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000, with full-time hours in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in woodworking or metalworking in a factory environment.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake other responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare curtain poles and pelmets for finishing.
• Cut, route, sand, and measure with precision.
• Manage workload to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Assist with metal polishing and wood staining.

Skills

Experience in woodworking or metalworking

Attention to detail and quality control

Self-motivated and proactive

Ability to work individually and in a team

Time management

Tools

Industrial saws

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 lunch break.

Responsibilities

• Work in the woodworking department preparing curtain poles and pelmets for finishing.
• Cutting, routing, sanding and precise measuring with emphasis on accuracy, as 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 preparation.
• 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 you develop in the role.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in woodworking or metalworking in a factory environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, with good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a small team.
• Ability to work individually with good attention to detail and quality control.
• Woodworking skills: cutting with industrial saws, precise measuring, angle cutting, and creating mitred joints and routing.
• Time management: ability to manage workload and prioritise deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake other responsibilities as required, including packing and other manufacturing roles.

Additional Information

To apply, please send your CV in Word format only. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK (without sponsorship).

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