Furniture Maker

Furniture Maker, join our team.

Are you passionate about sustainable furniture design and craftsmanship, with a commitment to delivering high-quality furniture items? Are you attracted and thrive in a dynamic and creative workspace, where every project brings a fresh perspective and pursues outstanding results?

Due to the growing demand for fine furniture design and craftsmanship from our clients, we are also expanding our business into this dynamic field. As a proficient expert at Attica Studios, you will play a crucial role in a committed and exceptionally talented team dedicated to crafting premium new designs and bespoke furniture, emphasizing sustainability and customer satisfaction. In this role, you'll dive into a variety of exciting furniture-making projects every day, harnessing cutting-edge machines and tools to bring your creativity to life. This provides an excellent chance for those enthusiastic to tackle various challenges and come up with innovative solutions.

Applicants without relevant experience in the field are kindly requested not to apply.

**Position**:
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled **Furniture Maker** to join our team, on a **full-time 6-month contract (40 hours per week), **with the possibility of extension and advancement as the company expands.

**Location**:
The role will be located at our Horsham Workshop in Partridge Green, West Sussex, UK.

**Compensation**:
**Requirements for the role: (mandatory)**
- Right to Work in the UK is a mandatory and non-negotiable eligibility criterion.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English.
- Be willing to comply with company guidelines for Health and Safety, Confidentiality, and Equality & Diversity.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Employ various techniques to shape, cut, assemble, and finish wood pieces.
- Operate and maintain woodworking machinery and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
- Create build plans for bespoke and production furniture based on SketchUp renders.
- Breaking down furniture and sorting wood for planning and joining.
- Processing wood for recycling according to project specifications.
- Jointing and assembly of furniture pieces and wooden home decor accessories.
- Ensure structural integrity and full functionality of each piece.
- Ensure precision and attention to detail in all woodworking tasks to achieve the desired outcome.
- Ensure that deadlines are met, tasks are appropriately planned and completed with the required quality and within the specified timeframes.
- Assisting with furniture packing for deliveries, if necessary.

**Qualifications/Skills**:

- Demonstrated expertise as a skilled fine furniture artisan.
- Proven expertise in crafting and handling diverse wooden components.
- Working knowledge of furniture making and wood crafting techniques and materials.
- Have excellent attention to detail and ability to perform meticulous and intricate craftwork.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing process optimization.
- Have a wealth of experience cutting and shaping a variety of different joints.
- Functional knowledge of SketchUp software.
- Flexible approach to working time to meet deadlines/peak workloads.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Be proficient in using and setting up hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery for precise functions.
- Be punctual, hardworking, and reliable.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to produce high quality work to high standards in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
- Physical stamina for heavy lifting and standing for extended periods.

**What we Offer**:

- Potential performance-based bonus.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment that appreciates creativity, passion, customer focus, craftsmanship, and personal development.
- Expand your portfolio by working with diverse furniture projects and wood types, while also experiencing growth within an up-and-coming company with ample opportunities for advancement.
- Competitive opportunities for career advancement within the company.

**How to Apply**:
For any further questions, feel free to call us at 01273 752180.

**About us**:
Attica Studios Ltd is a young and already reputable furniture making and restoration company, known for its craftsmanship, cutting-edge design, uncompromising quality, and creative solutions that put the customer at the heart of everything we do. Our signature style comprises a blend of contemporary techniques and sustainable wood materials, with elegant and timeless designs inspired by various trends from the Georgian Era to the present.

Founded in 2022, we already are a dynamic emerging force in the world of furniture making, design, and restoration, reshaping the industry landscape with our creative approach and unparalleled craftsmanship and dedication.