Furniture Technician

Careers in Design; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company specializing in bespoke furniture design is seeking a Furniture Technician. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to engage in intricate furniture manufacture, including design, detailed drawings, and installation. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of custom furniture, be proficient in AutoCAD, and bring at least 3 years of experience to the team.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in relevant field.
• Fluent in 2D AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Create technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Oversee procurement and production of custom furniture.
• Liaise with sales and project management teams.

Skills

High-end custom furniture knowledge

2D AutoCAD proficiency

Self-starter attitude

Time-management skills

Job description

Our client is an award-winning, growing company with craft at the core of their designs. Each piece is hand-made to order using traditional joinery techniques and the finest materials, ensuring it is built to last a lifetime.

They have created a new role for a Furniture Technician with the potential for the position to develop into so much more for the right person. This will have involvement in the finer details of furniture manufacture, design, detailed drawings, procurement and installation. You will be working on bespoke fitted kitchens, tables, dressing rooms and home bars.

Your work as a Furniture Technician will involve:

• Using AutoCAD for technical drawings and design work
• Facilitating the development of sign-off, setting out, procurement and production of furniture, including cabinetry, metal elements, stone elements and other custom materials and features
• Mechanical and electrical drawings and installation drawings to aid site trades
• Liaising with the sales team and project managers

Skills and Experience needed for the Furniture Technician:

• A good understanding of high-end custom furniture from the KBB sector
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
• Fluent in 2D AutoCAD
• A proactive person with a 'self-starter' attitude and strong time-management skills
• Happy to travel to sites nationwide

Salary on offer will be between £28k and £35k plus pension.