Bennett and Game are currently on the lookout for a skilled Furniture Maker for one of our longest standing clients based in Bedford.
Our client is looking for an experienced furniture maker with a genuine interest in cabinet making and woodwork manufacturing. The ideal individual should have a strong background within the making of furniture, not just fitting.
Furniture Maker Job Overview
* Apply appropriate joinery techniques to assemble furniture from technical drawings.
* Effectively and efficiently use traditional woodworking machinery including but not limited: planer thicknesser, spindle moulder, wide belt sander, veneer press.
* Produce high quality furniture products in line with exceptional company standards.
* Set out and accurately size sheet materials and solid timber from cutting lists.
* Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
Furniture Maker Job Requirements
* 2 or more years' experience as a furniture maker.
* Experience as a furniture maker or in a workshop environment.
* Experience with laminating, veneering and edge banding preferable but not required.
* Good knowledge of workshop machinery and safe practices.
* Read and understand technical drawings.
* Experience working with a wide range of materials such as MDF, real wood veneers, solid wood & MFC.
* Based within a commutable distance of Bedford.
Furniture Maker Salary & Benefits
* Salary - 32,500 to 37,500 - flexible depending upon experience.
* Working hours - 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
* 8% employer pension.
* 22 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Regular paid company events, food, drink and socials.
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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