Trainee furniture maker

Heritage Crafts; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensby workshop in Greater London is seeking people at the start of their furniture-making career to develop skills within a professional workshop environment. You will work alongside an experienced maker on bespoke furniture commissions, starting with the fundamentals and gradually taking on more responsibility as skills grow.

Some practical furniture-making experience is desirable but not essential. A strong eye for detail, patience, care in making, and a genuine commitment to traditional

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture making is desirable, but not essential.
• A strong eye for detail and patient, careful workmanship.
• Commitment to developing traditional furniture-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside an experienced maker on bespoke furniture commissions.
• Start with fundamentals and gradually take on more responsibility as skills develop.
• Contribute to a professional workshop environment and learn hands-on craft.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patience

Commitment to traditional skills

Education

Formal furniture-making training desirable

Job description

Founded by furniture maker Matthew Hensby, the Hensby workshop was set up with a belief that traditional craftsmanship can hold a lasting place within contemporary design.

Matthew is looking to hear from people at the beginning of their furniture-making career who are interested in developing their skills within a professional workshop environment. The role would involve working alongside an experienced maker on bespoke furniture commissions, starting with the fundamentals and gradually taking on more responsibility as skills develop.

Some practical furniture-making experience is desirable, whether through formal training or time in a workshop, but qualifications are not essential. More important are a strong eye for detail, patience, care in making, and a genuine commitment to developing traditional furniture-making skills.

This is a paid position, with pay reflecting experience and ability.