Furniture Maker

Bennett and Game are currently on the lookout for a skilled Furniture Maker and Bench Joiner for one of our longest standing clients based in Bedford, who work within the automated solutions of the engineering industry.

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Furniture maker with a genuine interest in cabinet making and woodwork manufacturing. The ideal individual should have a flexible approach to working, be trustworthy and confident to work independently with strong attention to detail.

Furniture Maker Job Overview

• Work accurately from designs and drawings.
• Set out and accurately size sheet metal materials and solid timber from cutting lists.
• Effectively and efficiently use traditional woodworking machinery including but not limited: planer thicknesser, spindle moulder, wide belt sander, veneer press.
• Apply appropriate joinery techniques to assemble furniture from technical drawings.
• Produce high quality furniture products in line with exceptional company standards.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, considerate of waste materials.
• Opportunities for Biesse 5 axis Router machine programming and operating training would be available to a suitable candidate.

Furniture Maker Job Requirements

• Experience as a quality cabinet or furniture maker or in a workshop environment.
• Experience with laminating, veneering and edge banding preferrable but not required.
• Good knowledge of hand tools, workshop machinery and safe practices.
• Must be able to read and understand technical drawings and an understanding of AutoCAD would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working with a wide range of materials such as MDF, real wood veneers, solid wood & MFC.
• Based within a commutable distance of Bedford, Bedfordshire.
• Full UK driving licence is preferrable.

Furniture Maker Salary & Benefits

• Salary - 30,000 to 35,000 - DOE.
• Working hours - 7am to 4pm (42.5 hours per week).
• 8% employer pension.
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Regular paid company events, food, drink and socials.

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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