Furniture Maker

Bennett and Game are currently on the lookout for a skilled Furniture Maker for one of our longest standing clients based in Bedford.

Our client is looking for an experienced furniture maker with a genuine interest in cabinet making and woodwork manufacturing. The ideal individual should have a strong background within the making of furniture, not just fitting.

Furniture Maker Job Overview

• Apply appropriate joinery techniques to assemble furniture from technical drawings.
• Effectively and efficiently use traditional woodworking machinery including but not limited to: planer thicknesser, spindle moulder, wide belt sander, veneer press.
• Produce high quality furniture products in line with exceptional company standards.
• Set out and accurately size sheet materials and solid timber from cutting lists.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.

Furniture Maker Job Requirements

• 2 or more years' experience as a furniture maker.
• Experience in a workshop environment.
• Experience with laminating, veneering and edge banding preferable but not required.
• Good knowledge of workshop machinery and safe practices.
• Read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience working with a wide range of materials such as MDF, real wood veneers, solid wood & MFC.
• Based within a commutable distance of Bedford.

Furniture Maker Salary & Benefits

• Salary - £32,500 to £37,500 - flexible depending upon experience.
• Working hours - 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Regular paid company events, food, drink and socials.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.