With more than 35 years under our belt we have developed market leading expertise in Joinery, Glass and Metal, enabling us to compete for and complete some of the most prestigious projects across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Specialist Group is in search of a Wood Veneer Operator with proven knowledge of different veneer cuts, layon patterns and related cutting, stitching, and pressing processes.
Specialist Group Team Members Enjoy:
* Staff pension scheme and employer contributions.
* Death in service benefit.
* Staff training and development programme.
* Long term career prospects within a growing and financially stable family business.
* Private health care options.
* First class working environment, newly refurbished and enhanced headquarters building including; 150 seater staff restaurant on site, breakout areas and refreshments points, onsite staff gym.
* Excellent workplace culture and team approach enhanced by team building activities and staff away days.
Essential Criteria:
* Ability to read technical drawings gained in cabinet / furniture making industry.
* Proven knowledge of different cuts of veneer and an ability to identify each.
* Understanding of different matching techniques used in creating veneer layons.
* Experience in using veneer guillotines, veneer stitching / splicing equipment and veneer press.
* Skilled in bonding of veneers to substrates including correct glue application to prevent bleed through.
* Excellent attention to detail with a good eye for colour and grain matching.
* Strong work ethic and team skills.
Desirable Criteria:
* Prior experience as a bench joiner in high end furniture making.
* Experience in marquetry techniques.
* Experience with hot glue splicer.
* Experience with through feed glue / press line.
* We would also consider an experienced Bench Joiner looking to take their career into the veneering specialism.
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