Furniture Assembly and Production Operative

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Furniture Ltd, based on the outskirts of Leeds in West Yorkshire, is seeking a hands-on factory worker to assemble bespoke hospitality furniture. The role involves operating woodworking machinery and maintaining high quality standards in a well-established manufacturing setting.

Location is Leeds LS10, with full-time permanent hours and a 39-hour week. Training across upholstery, polishing and other factory tasks is available and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in furniture assembly.
• Willingness to learn across factory areas including upholstery, polishing/spraying, furniture assembly, and operating machinery such as beam saws, CNC machines and edge banders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Following all health and safety procedures, including safe manual handling practices.
• Assembling furniture to a high standard.
• Learning to operate a range of woodworking machinery.
• Carrying out quality inspections and identifying faults or defects.
• Packing finished products ready for dispatch.
• Assisting with backing off various machines within the factory.
• Moving work in progress safely and efficiently between departments.

Skills

Furniture assembly

Teamwork

Health & safety

Effective communication

Initiative

Tools

Beam saws

CNC machines

Edge banders

Job description

Salary: A GBP 13.00 to A GBP 13.50per hour DOE

Employment: Full Time, Permanent, 39 hours per week

Working schedule: Monday to Thursday 7am to 3.30pm and Friday 7am to 2.30pm

Location: Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

Profile

Our client, based on the outskirts of Leeds, has been established for over 25 years and is a market leader in the manufacture of bespoke furniture for the hospitality industry. They manufacture and fit out hotels with high:quality furniture for prestigious clients including Hilton, Sheraton, Holiday Inn, and Crowne Plaza.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Following all health and safety procedures, including safe manual handling practices.
• Assembling furniture to a high standard.
• Learning to operate a range of woodworking machinery.
• Carrying out quality inspections and identifying faults or defects.
• Packing finished products ready for dispatch.
• Assisting with backing off various machines within the factory.
• Moving work in progress safely and efficiently between departments.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in furniture assembly.
• A willingness to learn and develop skills across various areas of the factory, including upholstery, polishing/spraying, furniture assembly, and operating machinery such as beam saws, CNC machines, and edge banders.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to producing work to a high standard.
• Good communication skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative.

If you are looking to develop your skills within a well:established manufacturing business, we would like to hear from you.

Curtis Furniture Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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