Funiture Maker

Travail Employment Group; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury bespoke furniture company is seeking an experienced furniture maker to produce and install high-end pieces. The role requires precision and quality craftsmanship, with responsibilities including working from technical drawings and operating various machinery. Ideal candidates should have a strong commitment to quality and be able to travel for installations. Competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

Free Parking

Christmas shut down

Pension

Travel Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in producing bespoke furniture with an eye for detail.
• Capability of working from technical drawings.
• Familiarity with various woodworking tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Produce bespoke furniture from technical drawings.
• Operate machinery including routers and table saws.
• Select materials to meet high standards.

Skills

Proven experience as a furniture maker

Ability to read technical drawings

Proficient in hand tools

Skilled in operating woodworking machinery

Knowledge of different wood types

Strong commitment to craftsmanship

Ability to work independently

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Furniture Maker: - Unique Bespoke & Exclusive Furniture

Location: - Uppingham (with some national travel)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:15 Friday 07:30 - 15:15

Benefits: Free Parking, Christmas shut down, Pension, Travel Allowance when working away.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate furniture maker to join our client - a renowned manufacturer of luxury, bespoke furniture for some of the most exclusive hotels, bars, and restaurants in the UK and overseas.

This role is ideal for a craftsperson who takes pride in precision, quality, and attention to detail. You'll work on unique, high-end pieces from concept to completion - not only creating them in the workshop but also installing your work on-site at prestigious venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce bespoke furniture from technical drawings.


• Set up and operate machinery including routers, edgebanders, planers, table saws, drills, sanders and spindlings


• Select materials to achieve the highest standards of appearance and consistency.


• Collaborate with the team to ensure projects are completed on time and to specification.


• Follow all Health & Safety requirements.


• Maintain a clean and organised work environment.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a furniture maker, with an excellent eye for detail and finish.


• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and diagrams.


• Proficient in the use of hand tools (e.g., saws, chisels, planes).


• Skilled in operating woodworking machinery listed above.


• Knowledge of different wood types, timber cuts, and their characteristics.


• Strong commitment to craftsmanship and quality.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.


• Full UK driving licence.


• CSCS Card - preferred but not essential.

Additional Information

• This role involves travel for installation of manufactured furniture at client premises.


• Additional payments are provided for installation work.

If you are passionate about creating beautiful, bespoke furniture and want to see your work showcased in some of the most prestigious venues in the UK and beyond, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply though the job board or email your CV to [e-mail] or for more information call the Travail Corby office

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.