Cabinet Maker/joiner

6 months ago


Martock, United Kingdom Distinctive Country Furniture Ltd Full time

Distinctive Country Furniture is a joinery manufacturer producing traditional architectural joinery and furniture in key period styles such as the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, using traditional techniques and finishes. Working predominantly in oak, we produce anything from panelled rooms to staircases, doors, and furniture, creating bespoke one-of-a-kind pieces.

We are looking for an experienced bench joiner who is passionate about woodwork for a full-time position**.**

**The Role**
- Produce furniture and architectural joinery.
- Ability to work from technical drawings and sketches.
- Be responsible for projects from selecting timber to machining and assembly and manage your time effectively.
- Undertake furniture fitting and architectural joinery in clients' properties with occasional overnight stays.
- Operate machinery and power tools onsite and within our workshop.

**The Person**
- Experience and knowledge in manufacturing furniture and bespoke joinery (min. 3 years preferred)
- Able to operate machines such as ripsaw, crosscut, end tenoner, pad sander, planer etc.
- Safeguard yourself and others in the workplace, correctly using machinery and wearing any required PPE.
- An interest in the craft of bespoke furniture and joinery.
- Ability to resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
- Be able to work as part of a team and independently.
- Own hand tools are required.
- Full UK driving license.
- Valid First Aid training certificate(preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.00-£19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person